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Courts · Tower HamletsHiggins Homes faces manslaughter trial over Bow mother's death
Higgins Homes is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of corporate manslaughter after a mother of one, Michaela Boor, died when struck by falling bricks on Burdett Road, Bow. Four construction workers also face charges.
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Courts · Tower HamletsHiggins Homes and four workers on trial over fatal brick fall
A construction company and four workers are on trial at the Old Bailey accused of causing the death of Michaela Boor, 29, who was hit by falling bricks on Burdett Road in Bow on March 27, 2018. The incident occurred while she was walking home from the school run.
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Courts · Kensington and ChelseaGrenfell prosecutions: CPS to decide on charges within eight months
Prosecutors will decide within eight months whether to bring charges over the Grenfell Tower fire. The Ministry of Housing and Kensington and Chelsea council are among those being considered for potential corporate manslaughter and health and safety breaches.
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Courts · Kensington and ChelseaKensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation faces manslaughter charge
The Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation (KCTMO) has confirmed it is facing a corporate manslaughter charge in connection with the Grenfell Tower fire. The Met Police has submitted evidence files to the Crown Prosecution Service concerning individuals and companies.
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Courts · Kensington and ChelseaGrenfell Tower fire: 54 individuals and 20 organisations may face charges
Nine years after the Grenfell Tower fire, the Metropolitan Police has passed 20 files to the Crown Prosecution Service. These files concern potential charges for 54 individuals and 20 organisations, including corporate manslaughter and health and safety offences.
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Courts · Kensington and ChelseaKensington and Chelsea Council faces charges over Grenfell Fire
Kensington and Chelsea Council has been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service for potential charges including corporate manslaughter and breaches of fire safety regulations following the Grenfell Tower fire. A decision on charges is expected before the 10th anniversary of the tragedy.
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Courts · Kensington and ChelseaGrenfell fire files passed to prosecutors
Files concerning 20 companies and 54 individuals have been sent to prosecutors by Grenfell fire investigators. Potential charges include corporate manslaughter and fraud. The Crown Prosecution Service is expected to make charging decisions before June 14, 2027.
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Courts · LambethTwo firms fined £1.3m after man killed by falling window
Two companies have been fined a total of £1.3 million for health and safety breaches after a 130kg window pane fell 26 storeys, killing Mick Ferris at the Corniche development in Vauxhall. St James Group Ltd received a £1m fine and Lindner Prater was fined £300,000.
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Letby inquiry findings to be published Tuesday
The findings of a public inquiry into the crimes of former nurse Lucy Letby will be published on Tuesday. The Thirlwall Inquiry examined hospital staff and management conduct between 2012 and 2017 at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
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