Hackitt reveals government is working on changes to Building Safety Bill

By Joey Gardiner2020-11-24T05:00:00

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Chair of safety steering group says department wants ‘resolution’ for those trapped in unsafe flats

The woman leading the formation of the new building safety regulator has said she thinks the government will make changes to its Building Safety Bill in order to help homeowners trapped in unsafe buildings.

Dame Judith Hackitt, who undertook the government’s review of fire safety rules for high-rise buildings in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster and is now chair of the industry safety steering group, said there was a need to put greater detail in the draft bill before it is brought before parliament early next year.

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