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Grenfell Tower fire charging decisions
DevelopingNext check Jun 14: Check whether the CPS announced charging decisions before the tenth anniversary, identify authorised charges and defendants, and establish any dated court proceedings.
Where it stands
On 30 September 2026, the Metropolitan Police submitted its final investigation referral, asking the Crown Prosecution Service to consider charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies and organisations. No charging decisions or prosecutions have been announced; the CPS review remains open.
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The story so far
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Grenfell families await justice as police seek charges against 54 people
Families still await criminal accountability for 72 deaths. The final police files are now with prosecutors, who promise charging decisions before the fire’s tenth anniversary—not trials or verdicts.
History
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Who's involved
People
Suella BravermanBritish politician (born 1980)1 report
Organizations
Crown Prosecution ServiceUnited Kingdom government non-ministerial department1 report- Grenfell UnitedSocial activist group of Grenfell Tower fire survivors1 report
- Metropolitan Policeterritorial police force in Greater London1 report
Places
- Grenfell TowerGrenfell Tower, Grenfell Rd, London W11 9AB, UK1 report
Promises
Promised in this story: 1Pending 1
- PendingCrown Prosecution Service: The CPS said charging decisions would be made before the 10th anniversary of the disaster, on 14 June 2027.Due
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Who reported what
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Points more than one outlet reported
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| Deaths caused by the Grenfell Tower fireNot independently confirmed | 2 | ||
| People the police recommended for chargesNot independently confirmed | 2 | ||
| Companies or organizations recommended for chargesNot independently confirmed | 2 |
Points only one outlet reported
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