The Guardian view on Grenfell prosecutions: court dates cannot come soon enough | Editorial
The Grenfell Tower fire prosecutions are progressing, with police recommending charges against 77 individuals and organizations. Survivors express frustration over the lengthy process, as it has been nearly nine years since the tragedy. The public inquiry revealed significant failures in building safety and regulation, yet accountability remains elusive.
- ▪Police have sent files to the Crown Prosecution Service recommending charges against 77 individuals and organizations involved in the Grenfell Tower fire.
- ▪The public inquiry highlighted failures by multiple bodies, including construction firms and local government, regarding building safety.
- ▪Survivors and campaigners are frustrated by the slow pace of justice, with trials not expected until at least 2028.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 17:28:24 GMT |
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The memorial wall next to Grenfell Tower. ‘The public inquiry into the disaster pointed the finger at multiple public and private bodies, decisions and individuals.’ Photograph: Linda Nylind/The GuardianView image in fullscreenThe memorial wall next to Grenfell Tower. ‘The public inquiry into the disaster pointed the finger at multiple public and private bodies, decisions and individuals.’ Photograph: Linda Nylind/The GuardianOpinionGrenfell Tower fireThe Guardian view on Grenfell prosecutions: court dates cannot come soon enoughEditorialSurvivors are right to be angry at the nine years taken to reach this point.
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