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Headlines @thetimes this morning @michaelgove @luhc confirms @GOVUK to blame for #Grenfell but holds developers over a barrel for remediation costs shortfalls
Michael Gove: We are to blame on Grenfell | News | The Sunday Times thetimes.co.uk/article/michae…
Michael Gove: We are to blame on Grenfell | News | The Sunday Times thetimes.co.uk/article/michae…
@michaelgove makes a remarkable admission in today’s @thetimes
“faulty and ambiguous”
government guidance allowed the scandal to happen.
As I’ve said all along @GOVUK legislation & guidance was the root cause & large part of the compounding failures leading to #Grenfell
“faulty and ambiguous”
government guidance allowed the scandal to happen.
As I’ve said all along @GOVUK legislation & guidance was the root cause & large part of the compounding failures leading to #Grenfell
@andrewjteacher @GeorgeNHammond @ftweekend @GrenfellUnited @officialJ4G Also worth reading a the earlier #Australian #LacrosseFire ruling which may present a cost recovery option for the contractor under vicarious liability against project principals
Three appealed but judge also found against them.
architectureau.com/articles/lacro…
Three appealed but judge also found against them.
architectureau.com/articles/lacro…
@andrewjteacher @GeorgeNHammond @ftweekend @GrenfellUnited @officialJ4G Then there’s this gem of a case & ruling also upheld on appeal
Sahib Foods Ltd v Paskin Kyriakides Sands (a firm) [2003] EWCA Civ 1832
Hence predict stormy waters ahead for developers, contractors, architects, specifies, consultant (fire) engineers etc
cms-lawnow.com/ealerts/2004/0…
Sahib Foods Ltd v Paskin Kyriakides Sands (a firm) [2003] EWCA Civ 1832
Hence predict stormy waters ahead for developers, contractors, architects, specifies, consultant (fire) engineers etc
cms-lawnow.com/ealerts/2004/0…
@andrewjteacher @GeorgeNHammond @ftweekend @GrenfellUnited @officialJ4G Finally there’s the post #grenfell remediation cases where the mistakes of the past & present are being quietly swept under the carpet
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housing providers charging leaseholders again for another round of fire door works
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manufactures + test houses lobbying @GOVUK
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housing providers charging leaseholders again for another round of fire door works
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manufactures + test houses lobbying @GOVUK
@claddingscanda1 Why?
Legacy concerns over security or arson risks
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convenient FOI blocking strategy for an embattled @GOVUK
All of which is ridiculous when national enforcement registers are a) required by law to be in the public domain
b) list full details
cfoa.org.uk/11823
Legacy concerns over security or arson risks
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convenient FOI blocking strategy for an embattled @GOVUK
All of which is ridiculous when national enforcement registers are a) required by law to be in the public domain
b) list full details
cfoa.org.uk/11823
@claddingscanda1 @GOVUK Given the sensitivity of this subject matter here are some useful links signposted to allow more informed positions.
Here’s an informative article from @kentfirerescue on enforcement policy & key enforcement considerations.
kent.fire-uk.org/your-safety/bu…
Here’s an informative article from @kentfirerescue on enforcement policy & key enforcement considerations.
kent.fire-uk.org/your-safety/bu…
@claddingscanda1 @GOVUK @kentfirerescue All statutory enforcement agencies are bounded by legislation & a clear regulators code.
Primary legislation- Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006
Secondary The Legislative and Regulatory Reform (Regulatory Functions) Order 2007 (as amended)
gov.uk/government/pub…
Primary legislation- Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006
Secondary The Legislative and Regulatory Reform (Regulatory Functions) Order 2007 (as amended)
gov.uk/government/pub…
