London Fire Brigade
Local Authority / Fire Service
Disputed
The London Fire Brigade claims information from its personnel is incongruous with the coroner's report and requests further information to enable a proper response. (AI summary)
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Dear Coroner
Prevention of Future Death Report: (died 26.07.23)
I write in response to your Regulation 28 report in the above case, which was received by LFB on 22nd January 2024.
To adequately respond to the concerns raised in your report, the London Fire Brigade [‘LFB’] has made extensive internal enquiries of officers involved in the incident that resulted in the death of
At this juncture, the information obtained from LFB personnel involved in the incident, appears incongruous with the actions noted in your report.
As HM Coroner will know, the LFB was not recognised as an Interested Person; indeed the LFB was unaware of the inquest taking place. HM Coroner noted in the Regulation 28 report: “I did not take evidence from any firefighters at inquest, and so I appreciate that there may be elements of which I am unaware.”
In the circumstances, and in order to enable a proper Regulation 28 response, the LFB requests the following: (i) An extension of 28 days (in the first instance) to respond to the Regulation 28 report; (ii) A copy of the Record of Inquest; (iii) A copy of the written disclosure made to the Interested Persons; (iv) A copy of the audio recording of the inquest.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Prevention of Future Death Report: (died 26.07.23)
I write in response to your Regulation 28 report in the above case, which was received by LFB on 22nd January 2024.
To adequately respond to the concerns raised in your report, the London Fire Brigade [‘LFB’] has made extensive internal enquiries of officers involved in the incident that resulted in the death of
At this juncture, the information obtained from LFB personnel involved in the incident, appears incongruous with the actions noted in your report.
As HM Coroner will know, the LFB was not recognised as an Interested Person; indeed the LFB was unaware of the inquest taking place. HM Coroner noted in the Regulation 28 report: “I did not take evidence from any firefighters at inquest, and so I appreciate that there may be elements of which I am unaware.”
In the circumstances, and in order to enable a proper Regulation 28 response, the LFB requests the following: (i) An extension of 28 days (in the first instance) to respond to the Regulation 28 report; (ii) A copy of the Record of Inquest; (iii) A copy of the written disclosure made to the Interested Persons; (iv) A copy of the audio recording of the inquest.
I look forward to hearing from you.