Cherie Booth, the wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, is being lined up to represent the family of murder victim Rebecca Middleton at a judicial review to take place in Bermuda this April.

Ms Booth is one of the UK’s top QCs and has previously offered legal advice to the Middletons.

Canadian teenager Becky was raped and murdered in July 1996 at a remote spot at Ferry Reach, but no-one has ever been convicted for her murder.

Legal steps were taken late last year to seek a judicial review of DPP director Vinette Graham Allen’s decision in March 2006 not to reinvestigate the matter or consider fresh charges.

Chief Justice Richard Ground has allowed a judicial review, which is now scheduled to take place at the Supreme Court on April 16 and 17. Applications have been made to allow Ms Booth to appear as legal counsel for the Middletons at the judicial review.

The Bermuda Bar Council is considering the request to allow the famed lawyer to handle the case, and the matter will also be considered by the Department of Immigration. It is also believed that the DPP is also getting overseas lawyers.