'I've dealt with many harrowing cases. But this tragedy changed my view of the world forever'

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From child sexual abuse to public investigations, Manchester-based lawyer Kim Harrison has dealt with hundreds of harrowing cases.

But after representing several families affected by the Manchester Arena bombing, she says her view of the world has changed forever.

And she even fears another tragedy could happen again. So much so, that Kim has decided to equip herself for an emergency event by training in first aid and bleed control. READ MORE: Home Secretary 'particularly sorry' after Figen Murray 'let down' by Rishi Sunak over Martyn's Law “I had to have some of the most difficult conversations I have ever had to have as a human being during that inquiry,” Kim said, speaking to the Manchester Evening News.

Kim has just become the president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, a not-for-profit group which campaigns on behalf of injured people and bereaved families. “The families were some of the most incredible people I have ever had the privilege to meet," she said. “I felt a huge sense of responsibility to do the right thing by them and the inquiry has permanently changed my view of the world. “Unfortunately, it’s changed for the worse as I now fear that if another similar terrorist atrocity occurred again, I am not convinced the emergency response would be much better.” After listening to evidence, Kim said she knew she had to learn first aid and how to control bleeding.