Building safety reforms might not come into force until 2024, advisor warns

By Tom Lowe2020-07-16T07:00:00

Grenfell Tower toward the end of its ill-fated refurbishment

Source: Grenfell Tower Inquiry

Government set to introduce promised legislation shortly following 2017 Grenfell fire

New building safety laws might not become effective for another four years, a senior government advisor has warned.

The government is set to introduce the first draft of the Building Safety Bill, which was prompted by the Grenfell fire tragedy, shortly alongside an announcement by housing secretary Robert Jenrick.

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