Probe into bans for Grenfell firms paused amidst criminal investigation
- Investigations into seven firms related to the Grenfell Tower disaster have been paused to protect ongoing criminal inquiries, according to the Government.
- The Metropolitan Police stated that continuing these investigations could unintentionally prejudice the criminal investigation and future proceedings.
- Grenfell United criticized the government's pause as a disgrace and an insult to bereaved families and survivors, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice.
- The Crown Prosecution Service emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of future prosecutions and confirmed their ongoing collaboration with the Metropolitan Police.
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Probe into bans for Grenfell firms paused amidst criminal ...

Probe into bans for Grenfell firms paused amidst criminal investigation
The Cabinet office confirmed in February that seven companies were facing possible bans.
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Investigations into banning firms criticised in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry have been paused “to prevent any impact on criminal investigations”. The Cabinet office confirmed in February that seven companies were facing possible bans from public contracts. They are cladding firm Arconic, insulation firm Kingspan, former Celotex owners Saint-Gobain, fire inspectors Exova, design and build contractor Rydon, architect Studio E and subcontractor Harle…
Grenfell debarment probe paused to safeguard court proceedings
Debarment investigations into seven organisations criticised by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, which could lead to a ban on winning public contracts, have been paused to prevent any impact on criminal investigations. On Thursday (10 July), the Metropolitan Police and Crown Prosecution Service informed the Cabinet… The post Grenfell debarment probe paused to safeguard court proceedings appeared first on Construction News.
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