Grenfell fire files passed to prosecutors
Files on 20 companies and 54 individuals sent to Crown Prosecution Service for charging decisions.
Incident → evidence → outcomeFiles detailing evidence against 20 companies and 54 individuals have been submitted to prosecutors by detectives investigating the Grenfell Tower fire. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the handover of these files to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The blaze, which occurred in June 2017 in North Kensington, west London, led to the deaths of 72 people.
Potential Offences Under Consideration
The potential offences identified in the submitted files encompass a range of serious charges. These include corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, health and safety offences, fraud and fraud-related offences, and misconduct in public office. A public inquiry into the fire found that the disaster was avoidable.
Timeline for Charging Decisions
The Crown Prosecution Service has indicated that charging decisions are anticipated before June 14, 2027. This date marks the 10th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire.
Questions this report answers
01How many companies and individuals are involved in the Grenfell fire investigation files passed to prosecutors?
Files relating to 20 companies and 54 individuals have been passed by Metropolitan Police investigators to the Crown Prosecution Service. These files contain evidence concerning the Grenfell Tower fire.
02What potential offences are being considered in relation to the Grenfell fire files?
Potential offences include corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, health and safety offences, fraud and fraud-related offences, and misconduct in public office. These are being reviewed by the Crown Prosecution Service.
03When will charging decisions be made for the Grenfell fire investigation?
The Crown Prosecution Service has stated that charging decisions will be made before June 14, 2027. This date is the 10th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire.
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