The Grenfell Tower fire in London on June 14, 2017, killed 72 people in Britain's deadliest residential blaze since World War Two [1, 2]. Prosecutors plan to announce criminal charges related to the fire by June 14, 2027, marking the decade since the tragedy [1, 2].
Currently, 57 individuals and 20 companies or organisations remain suspects. They face allegations including corporate and gross negligence manslaughter, fraud, and breaches of health and safety laws [1, 2].
Police expect to hand over the full files of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service by the end of September 2026. This will allow prosecutors to make charging decisions ahead of the anniversary [1, 2].
The investigation is the Metropolitan Police’s largest and most complex ever. It has involved reviewing 165 million electronic files and scrutinising 15,000 people alongside 700 organisations [2]. Authorities have described the scale as unprecedented.
A 2024 public inquiry found that the fire was caused by failures across government, the construction industry, and companies that installed flammable cladding marketed as safe [1, 2]. The report assigned clear blame to systemic failings.
Many bereaved families and survivors have expressed frustration at the long wait for justice. Grenfell United, a group representing families, said, "We have waited almost a decade for accountability. No family should have to wait over 10 years for justice for their loved ones, if it comes at all" [2].
Chief Crown Prosecutor Frank Ferguson said prosecutors are "confident" charges will be announced by the 10th anniversary but cautioned, "It is not possible to be definitive about timescales" [1].
The police announced on May 17, 2026, their confidence in submitting charging recommendations by the end of September 2026 [1, 2]. The handover of evidence files to prosecutors is expected around September 30, 2026, setting the stage for the formal charges announcement nearly nine months later [1, 2].
