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Those who do not feel weight of safety responsibilities ‘are in the wrong job’, says Grenfell Inquiry’s architectural expert

By 2024-09-04T13:00:00

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Inquiry panellist ‘makes no apologies’ for new burdens on industry in tearful statement

The Grenfell Inquiry’s expert architect delivered a robust message to the construction industry this morning at the publication of its report on the causes of the fire.

Architect Thouria Istephan, one of two expert panellists who supported inquiry chair Martin Moore-Bick in the inquiry, said that the inquiry would “make no apologies” for the “new burdens and responsibilities” which would be imposed on the industry if the reports recommendations are implemented.

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