Grenfell inquiry to resume next week after witnesses get immunity guarantee

By Dave Rogers2020-02-26T17:02:00

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Suella Braverman confirms evidence from witnesses will not be used to prosecute them over fire

The inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire will begin again on Monday after the government said evidence given by witnesses will not be used to prosecute them over the fire.

The second phase of the inquiry, which is expected to run until next summer, was halted on 4 February, just over a week into hearing evidence, after its chairman Sir Martin Moore-Bick agreed to a request from individuals working for companies on the 2017 refurbishment project to allow the Attorney General to decide on whether their evidence should be used in future prosecutions.

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