The Grenfell Inquiry has been thrown into limbo over the
immunity from prosecution application by key participants fearing
self-incrimination on manslaughter or other serious charges. Due to start on
3rd Feb, Phase 2 oral evidence and cross-examination has been put back to hear
submissions from Counsel for the bereaved, survivors and residents, core
participants, and from Counsel to the Inquiry on the application – which has been
branded a ‘mockery of justice’ risk. The application effectively asks the
Attorney General to guarantee that evidence specific witnesses give to the
inquiry cannot be used against them in any subsequent criminal proceedings.
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