Corporate Manslaughter Prosecution
2026-06-04
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The question stems from concerns about the prosecution rates for corporate manslaughter cases, especially in light of the Grenfell tragedy which has seen a long wait for justice.
What steps is she taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve prosecution rates for corporate manslaughter cases? My thoughts—and, I am sure, those of the whole House—remain with the bereaved families, survivors and those affected. Introducing corporate manslaughter legislation was one of the great achievements of the last Labour Government.
Introducing corporate manslaughter legislation was one of the great achievements of the last Labour Government. Cases involving allegations of corporate manslaughter are considered by specialist prosecutors in the Crown Prosecution Service's special crime division, which deals with some of the most complex and sensitive cases.
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Steps being taken to improve prosecution rates for corporate manslaughter cases
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With the ninth anniversary of the Grenfell fire approaching, there are concerns about the timeline for court capacity and justice delivery.
As we approach the ninth anniversary of the fire, next Sunday, the Metropolitan police have advised that they will hand over files to the Crown Prosecution Service by the end of September. The CPS is expected to make charging decisions, including on corporate manslaughter, by the time of the 10th anniversary of the fire, in 2027. The bereaved and survivors have already been waiting nearly a decade for justice, so will the Minister please provide whatever reassurance she can that the Government will work with the judiciary and the CPS to ensure court capacity, so that we can deliver justice as swiftly as possible from this point?
I recognise that all those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire have faced a long and deeply painful wait for answers. Justice needs to be delivered as swiftly as possible. I understand that my colleagues in the Ministry of Justice have been working for months with police, prosecutors and courts to ensure that the system is ready to hear complex cases without further delay.
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Reassurance regarding government efforts to ensure court capacity
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The question comes from the successful conclusion of two corporate manslaughter cases in Northern Ireland and seeks information on any intention to make changes based on these cases.
I thank the Solicitor General for that reply. In recent times in Northern Ireland we have successfully concluded two corporate manslaughter cases in a positive fashion; there were guilty verdicts in both cases. If it is the intention, as I think it may be, for the Solicitor General to look at making changes to corporate manslaughter cases, will she share the detail with the Northern Ireland Assembly and the relevant Minister?
It is good to hear about those successful cases in Northern Ireland. There may be lessons to be learned from those, so I am happy to look into the detail and work with the hon. Gentleman.
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Details of changes based on successful cases in Northern Ireland
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