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Grenfell witnesses’ legal move throws inquiry into confusion

Grenfell witnesses’ legal move throws inquiry into confusion

People involved in cladding likely to claim privilege to allow them not to answer questions

The Grenfell Tower public inquiry has been thrown into confusion after witnesses involved in the design and choice of materials used in the combustible facade said they were likely to claim privilege against self-incrimination as a reason for not answering questions.

There were groans from the bereaved and survivors when the inquiry chairman, Sir Martin Moore-Bick, announced that Harley Facades, which erected the cladding, some employees and former employees of Rydon, the main contractor, and witnesses for the Kensington and Chelsea Tenants Management Organisation (KCTMO) were likely to claim the long-established right when cross-examination was due to start next week with testimony from the architects Studio E.

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