Grenfell inquiry to resume next week after witnesses get Attorney General guarantee

grenfell

Source: Shutterstock

Suella Braverman confirms evidence from witnesses will not be used to prosecute them over fire

The inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire will begin again on Monday after the government said evidence given by witnesses will not be used to prosecute them over the fire.

The second phase of the inquiry, which is expected to run until next summer, was halted just over a week into hearing evidence after its chairman Sir Martin Moore-Bick agreed to a request from individuals working for companies on the Grenfell refurbishment project to allow the Attorney General, Suella Braverman, to decide on whether their evidence should be used in future prosecutions.

Login or Register for free to continue reading Housing Today

To continue enjoying housingtoday.co.uk, REGISTER FOR FREE

Already registered? Login here

Stay at the forefront of thought leadership with news and analysis from award-winning journalists. Sign up below to receive:

  • Breaking industry news as it happens
  • Gain access to Housing Today’s Specialist CPD modules
  • Expert News and analysis

It takes less than one minute….

Join the Housing Today community - REGISTER TODAY

… or subscribe for full access - Subscribe now