THE parents of Simon Murden are to meet the country's chief prosecutor to ask why the police officers who killed their son were not charged.

Charity worker Simon, of Beverley, was shot dead by Humberside Police firearms officers on the morning of March 22, 2005.

He had been driving his father's van the wrong way down the A63 while suffering a psychotic episode.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Sir Ken Macdonald QC, ruled in October 2006 the officers involved should not face criminal charges.

Now he has agreed to meet Simon's parents, Dorothy and David, to explain his decision.

It comes as he has indicated he will not be reviewing his initial decision, having now fully considered the conclusions drawn from the inquest into Simon's death.

A jury two months ago concluded the officers were justified in their actions.

Mrs Murden told the Mail: “The letter said he has considered the verdict carefully and his reply is he does not intend to carry out a further review of the case.

“Before reaching his final decision he has invited us to a meeting.

“Our biggest complaint right now, is that the Director of Public Prosecutions decided not bring charges against the officers.

“Therefore, this case was never examined as we believe it should have been.

“An inquest does not have teeth and, as a result, there was not the severe questioning there should have been.”

A spokeswoman for Sir Ken said: “I can confirm the Murden family asked for a meeting with Sir Ken Macdonald QC, following the inquest into the death of Simon Murden.

“A date for the meeting has to be finalised. We consider these meetings confidential and the DPP has nothing further to add.”

The Murdens are considering taking civil action against Humberside Police and said they may even risk their house to do so.

The family have been advised by their QC, Michael Topolski, if they win the claim only £7,500 may be awarded to each family member.

But Mrs Murden said: “It is not about the money. It is about vindicating Simon's name.

“We want it to go before a high court judge and he would make a decision about whether, on the grounds of human rights, we could make a financial claim against the police.

“While there are options available, we will fight to clear Simon's name.”

Mr Murden said: “I cannot rest until Simon's name is cleared.

In a civil trial the standard of proof is lower than that of a criminal case, which requires proof “beyond all reasonable doubt.”

Instead, the allegation must be proved on the “balance of probabilities.”

Simon's older brother, Jonathan, said he is still unable to come to terms with what happened and is now moving down south with his family.

He said: “There are too many painful memories here.”

Simon would have celebrated his 30th birthday tomorrow.