Police ask CPS to consider Grenfell manslaughter charges
Summary
The Metropolitan Police has referred a substantial body of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service for charging decisions linked to the Grenfell Tower fire, including possible corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, health and safety offences, fraud and misconduct in public office. The investigation has involved extensive evidence gathering across companies, organisations and individuals, with the CPS expected to decide before the fire’s 10th anniversary in June 2027.
Why it matters
This is highly relevant to residential property surveyors because Grenfell remains a defining case for building safety, fire risk, and professional accountability in the housing sector. It reinforces the importance of robust inspection, specification, and compliance practices where cladding, fire protection and building components are concerned.
Key points
- Police have submitted files on 20 companies and organisations and 54 individuals to the CPS.
- Potential charges include corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter and health and safety offences.
- The investigation has examined more than 15,000 individuals and 700 organisations involved in Grenfell Tower.
- Evidence includes extensive documentation, exhibits and material from the tower itself.
- CPS charging decisions are expected before June 2027.
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