The Crown Prosecution Service has made the decision that following a review of the evidence in this case, there is insufficient evidence to proceed against any of the companies involved for offences of Corporate Manslaughter.
This enquiry was extremely complex and left no stone unturned, whereby many experts and specialists were used to provide the best evidence possible to present to the CPS. The families of the deceased have been informed of the CPS decision, and our thoughts remain with them.
As a result of the decision made by the Crown Prosecution Service, the investigation will now continue by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), using their powers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated legislation. This work will involve considering in due course whether there are any breaches of the above legislation and whether enforcement action is appropriate.
