Grenfell Tower fire
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Grenfell tower inquiry: Demanding accountability for systemic failures
Today, Sir Martin Moore-Bick released his final inquiry report on the Grenfell Tower fire. The report highlighted numerous issues, but the most poignant moment was the reading of the 72 names of those who perished. Sir Martin took four minutes to read the names, which have become familiar to those attending Grenfell’s memorials. Among the victims was Hesham Rahman, who…
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Grenfell survivors condemn seven-year delay to justice
Bereaved families and survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire have criticised the inquiry into the disaster, labelling it a “seven-year delay to justice.” Their comments followed the publication of the inquiry report, which condemned government, building companies, contractors, fire safety experts, and council staff for their roles in the tragedy seven years ago. Karim Khalloufi, who lost his sister Khadija…
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Grenfell families face lengthy wait for justice
Families of Grenfell Tower disaster victims may face years of waiting for prosecutions, despite today’s significant report highlighting the failures that led to the tragedy. The Metropolitan Police are examining potential offences, including corporate and gross negligence manslaughter, along with health and safety breaches. However, they estimate it could take at least 18 months to thoroughly review the findings of…
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Final Grenfell Tower fire report released after seven years
Today marks the release of the final report into the Grenfell Tower fire, more than seven years after the tragedy. The 2017 blaze in west London claimed the lives of 72 individuals, ranging from an unborn baby to an 84-year-old woman. These are the stories of some of the victims. **Anthony “Tony” Disson, 65** Tony Disson, a retired lorry driver,…