Met submits Grenfell Tower fire files to CPS
Summary
The Metropolitan Police has submitted files to the Crown Prosecution Service relating to the Grenfell Tower fire, asking it to consider a range of potential charges including corporate manslaughter. The case involves 54 people and 20 firms, indicating a significant step in the long-running criminal investigation.
Why it matters
This is highly relevant to residential property surveyors because it underscores the continuing legal and regulatory scrutiny around building safety, fire risk and accountability in high-rise residential buildings. It may influence professional practice, due diligence and risk awareness in relation to fire safety defects and compliance.
Key points
- Metropolitan Police has passed Grenfell-related files to the CPS.
- Potential charges include corporate manslaughter.
- The investigation concerns 54 individuals and 20 firms.
- The matter remains part of the wider Grenfell Tower fire legal process.
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