June 18, 2025
In FPA Magazine (May 2025), Sailesh Mehta and David Claxton offer a vital breakdown of what the Grenfell Phase 2 report means for fire safety law and regulation.
They explore:
• The Report – A damning indictment of fragmented governance and the need for a new Construction Regulator
• The Response – Government acceptance of nearly all recommendations including redefining “high-risk buildings”
• Fire Risk Assessors – Mandatory accreditation on the horizon but big questions remain about implementation
• The Future Regulation of FRAs – examine the legal and logistical hurdles from unknown assessor numbers to enforcement dilemmas
• Conclusions – Reform is necessary, urgent and must begin with clear regulatory direction and practical mechanisms
Read article here: [pp16-19 Legislation landscape]
David Claxton’s expertise includes all aspects of fire safety law. His practice covers both advisory work and the conduct of fire safety cases in the criminal courts, where he acts for both the prosecution and defence: [David Claxton Profile ]
Sailesh leads the Red Lion Chambers Fire Law Team. He is one of a handful of barristers in the UK who specialises in fire law. He has advised fire brigades across the country on aspects of law and policy, and prosecutes and defends, particularly in fatality cases: [Sailesh Metha Profile]
The fire law team at Red Lion Chambers advises and represents corporations, company directors, UK fire and rescue authorities, as well as public and investigatory bodies: [Red Lion Chambers – Fire Law]
