On 14 June 2017, a fire broke out in the Grenfell Tower block of
flats in Kensington, West London. The fire claimed the lives of 72
people and injured more than 70 others, leading to the creation of
groups such as the Grenfell Foundation. In response, the government
commissioned an independent review to assess the way in which the
construction, design and maintenance of buildings was regulated.
The review identified a number of weaknesses and suggested relevant
reforms. Following this review and further consultation, the UK
Government published the Building Safety Bill (the Bill). The Bill
has undergone several changes, and this article considers some key
provisions of the Bill as it stands at January 2022.
