Advisor says building safety reforms might not come into force until seven years after Grenfell

By Tom Lowe2020-07-16T07:00:00

Grenfell Tower toward the end of its ill-fated refurbishment

Source: Grenfell Tower Inquiry

Government set to introduce promised legislation shortly

New building safety laws might not become effective for another four years, a senior government advisor has warned.

The government is set to introduce the first draft of the Building Safety Bill, which was prompted by the Grenfell fire tragedy, shortly alongside an announcement by housing secretary Robert Jenrick.

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