The 1st October, 2019, marks the 13th anniversary of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (the Order) coming into force. 6 years ago I published an article, “A Survey of 100 Prosecutions” and I was amazed at the...
Read MoreA Preston hotel owner who put the lives of his guests and tenants at risk has been given a 6 month suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay £38,000 in fines and costs. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service carried out an...
Read More15 fire services have now been inspected by her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS), with widely variable results. My interest in these inspections is limited to the findings in...
Read MoreReview of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 I have defended or prosecuted over 190 cases under the Fire Safety Order since October 2006. I am a higher courts advocate, so I deal with cases before both the...
Read MoreProtecting the protectors: Fire proofing your contracts The seminar will cover: Case studies where fire safety suppliers have been investigated or prosecuted under the Fire Safety Order A brief overview of the law relating to...
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