August 14, 2024
In the latest edition of the Fire Protection Association’s “Weighing Up the Law” column, Sailesh Mehta interviews David Claxton to discuss a recent case of Home From Home Property Management Limited examining:
-Representation details and the choice of Crown Court over Magistrates’ Court.
-Allegations centred on fire risk assessments and cladding.
-Regulatory gaps for risk assessors and the “wild west” of no regulation.
-Building regulations, evacuation methods, and fire alarm requirements.
-The use and constraints of experts in fire safety cases.
-Cost mitigation strategies for expert consultations.
-Defence strategies to protect against prosecution and immediate actions when a summons is received.
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]
Read article here: [pp48-51_Legal_1st]
Watch video interview here: [YouTube]
