For the Grenfell Inquiry to deliver truth and justice, Grenfell residents must have full confidence in it – Richard Burgon

Richard
Burgon, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, commenting
on Theresa May’s refusal to create a Grenfell Inquiry panel as requested
earlier today by survivors and their bereaved families in a petition handed in
at Downing Street, said:

“For
the Grenfell Inquiry to deliver truth and justice, Grenfell residents must have
full confidence in it. To tackle the obvious current lack of trust, Theresa May
should use her powers under the Inquiries Act to deliver a diverse Inquiry
panel as demanded by the survivors and bereaved families. This would
ensure that the Inquiry reflects the range of backgrounds and experiences
of those affected by the Grenfell fire. Theresa May needs to take
responsibility for this decision and stop passing the buck.”