The morning case file
London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
Topic
publicinquiry
3 stories, newest first.
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.
Kensington and Chelsea3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 45- Courts · City of London
GMC faces calls for inquiry over Fayed abuse doctor referrals
Victims of Mohamed Al Fayed are calling for a public inquiry into the General Medical Council's handling of complaints against doctors allegedly complicit in his abuse. Survivors claim the GMC's initial refusal to investigate doctors sharing patient information allowed abuse to continue.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 
Policing · LondonMet Police shut down undercover unit after inquiry finds unjustified spying
The Metropolitan Police closed its Special Demonstration Squad after a public inquiry revealed officers spied on environmental groups, pro-Palestinian supporters and grieving families without justification. Jon Boutcher, who led the review, called the unit’s conduct abusive and its intelligence gathering exaggerated.
London5 min readTrust 50 · Craft 87 · Hype 30