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Grenfell fire: Terms of reference published | Grenfell fire: Terms of reference published |
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The actions of Kensington and Chelsea Council are to be considered in the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry, the government has announced. | The actions of Kensington and Chelsea Council are to be considered in the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry, the government has announced. |
The inquiry will also look at the adequacy of regulations, the tower's recent refurbishment, and the response of authorities in the aftermath. | The inquiry will also look at the adequacy of regulations, the tower's recent refurbishment, and the response of authorities in the aftermath. |
The judge heading the inquiry, Sir Martin Moore-Bick, had previously said its scope could be much more limited. | |
Broader questions on social housing will not be in its terms of reference. | Broader questions on social housing will not be in its terms of reference. |
However, Prime Minister Theresa May said she was "determined" these questions would not be left "unanswered" and said further proposals on social housing would be set out "in due course". | However, Prime Minister Theresa May said she was "determined" these questions would not be left "unanswered" and said further proposals on social housing would be set out "in due course". |
At least 80 people are thought to have died in the fire in North Kensington, west London, on 14 June. | At least 80 people are thought to have died in the fire in North Kensington, west London, on 14 June. |
Justice 'vital' | Justice 'vital' |
Sir Martin suggested in a letter that wider consideration of social housing policy should not be included, despite the protestation of survivors. | Sir Martin suggested in a letter that wider consideration of social housing policy should not be included, despite the protestation of survivors. |
Mrs May said: "It is vital that there is justice for the victims of this appalling tragedy and for their families who have suffered so terribly. | Mrs May said: "It is vital that there is justice for the victims of this appalling tragedy and for their families who have suffered so terribly. |
"I am determined that the broader questions raised by this fire - including around social housing - are not left unanswered." | "I am determined that the broader questions raised by this fire - including around social housing - are not left unanswered." |
Visual guide to the Grenfell Tower fire | Visual guide to the Grenfell Tower fire |
What happened at Grenfell Tower? | What happened at Grenfell Tower? |
The prime minister said the government would meet social housing tenants to "discuss the challenges they face" and would be setting out further proposals "in due course". | The prime minister said the government would meet social housing tenants to "discuss the challenges they face" and would be setting out further proposals "in due course". |
The full terms of reference for the public inquiry, which have been accepted in full by the prime minister, are: | The full terms of reference for the public inquiry, which have been accepted in full by the prime minister, are: |
Many of those affected by the blaze have expressed concern that the inquiry would be too narrow after Sir Martin previously said it could be limited to the cause, how it spread and preventing a future blaze. | Many of those affected by the blaze have expressed concern that the inquiry would be too narrow after Sir Martin previously said it could be limited to the cause, how it spread and preventing a future blaze. |
But Joe Delaney, who has worked with the Grenfell Action Group and was evacuated from an adjoining block after the fire, said the scope seemed "decent enough". | But Joe Delaney, who has worked with the Grenfell Action Group and was evacuated from an adjoining block after the fire, said the scope seemed "decent enough". |
Although a debate on social housing "should be had", Mr Delaney says the inquiry is not the forum. | |
Meanwhile, campaigners including Justice4Grenfell (J4G) and Labour MP David Lammy, who knew a victim of the fire, have raised concerns over the exclusion of social issues. | |
The mayor of London said in a statement questions should be answered "if the community's shattered confidence is to be restored". | |
Sadiq Khan urged Sir Martin to do "everything in his power" to publish the interim report as quickly as possible. | |
J4G spokeswoman Yvette Williams said the group would consider working with Sir Martin if he appointed community advisers. | |
The leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council said it was fully cooperating with the inquiry. | |
"We must find out what went wrong and make sure it never happens again, not only in this borough, but anywhere in the UK," Elizabeth Campbell added. | |
Inquiry concerns | Inquiry concerns |
Meanwhile, Sir Martin has suggested that a failure to address the long-term immigration status of some survivors could hinder his work. | Meanwhile, Sir Martin has suggested that a failure to address the long-term immigration status of some survivors could hinder his work. |
He urged the government to "take all necessary steps" to encourage those living in the building illegally to come forward, adding that it could deprive the investigation of "valuable" evidence if they didn't. | |
The government responded to his concerns by pointing to a 12-month amnesty that would allow such individuals temporary lawful residence in the UK. | The government responded to his concerns by pointing to a 12-month amnesty that would allow such individuals temporary lawful residence in the UK. |
The inquiry has now officially begun and will hold its first hearing on 14 September, with an initial report by Easter. | The inquiry has now officially begun and will hold its first hearing on 14 September, with an initial report by Easter. |
The terms of reference were determined following consideration of more than 550 submissions. | The terms of reference were determined following consideration of more than 550 submissions. |
The Met has said it would investigate "all criminal offences that may have been committed". | The Met has said it would investigate "all criminal offences that may have been committed". |