Friday, August 1, 2014

OM will not prosecute a fire at the Cellars in Leeuwarden – Focus on News

OM will not prosecute a fire at the Cellars in Leeuwarden – Focus on News

The prosecution has examined the report and concluded that the examination of the inspection does not legitimate ‘debt’ in a criminal sense.

Although the report of the inspection indicates weaknesses in respect of fire safety, can not be said that there is significantly culpable negligence by the owners of the premises. There is therefore no question of manslaughter.

A role plays in which the owners, who are primarily responsible for the fire safety of their premises, although probably have been (negligent premises did not comply, according to the Inspectorate the requirements of the Building which both the fire itself as well as the smoke could spread), very fast, but also in its inspection report indicates that owners of existing buildings are sometimes insufficiently aware of their responsibilities in this area, and this sometimes can deliver difficult. As the Inspection Safety and Justice states, both owners must explicitly be reminded of their responsibility and duty of care for fire safety and also helped to be able to bear this responsibility. By the municipality In this context, it can not be considered a significant culpable negligence of the owners of the premises.

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