Angry Grenfell Tower survivors and grieving families claim public inquiry 'failed' them and showed 'a total lack of respect' for the 72 people killed Survivors and families from Grenfell Tower claim public inquiry 'failed to deliver' Lawyers said families had lost faith in the inquiry after a series of delays They feel it showed ‘a total lack of respect’ for the 72 people killed in the tragedyBy Vanessa Allen for the Daily Mail Published: 00:41 BST, 7 May 2019 | Updated: 00:42 BST, 7 May 2019 Viewcomments Angry survivors and grieving families from Grenfell Tower accused the public inquiry into the tragedy of ‘failing to deliver’ yesterday. Lawyers said families had lost faith in the multi-million pound inquiry after a series of delays, and felt it had shown ‘a total lack of respect’ for the 72 people killed in the tragedy. Chairman Sir Martin Moore-Bick was expected to deliver his interim report on the first phase of the inquiry this Spring, but has yet to announce when the report will be ready. The Grenfell Tower fire (pictured) claimed 72 lives, but some have used the tragedy to claim money meant for victims The second phase of the inquiry is not expected to resume until next year, and police have said criminal charges are unlikely to be brought until late 2021, after the inquiry’s final report is published. Lawyers representing survivors and the bereaved have written to Sir Martin to voice concerns about the delays and a lack of information given to families. They urged the former High Court judge to make immediate fire safety recommendations which could help to prevent a future tragedy. The group of lawyers from 11 firms, representing around 90 people, said families felt they had been left ‘out in the cold’ because of a lack of communication from the inquiry. Lawyer Isabel Bathurst, of Slater and Gordon, one of the firms behind the letter, said: ‘The families have lost faith in the inquiry and believe the process shows no humanity or fundamental interest in what they are fighting for. ‘They collectively feel it is failing to deliver on its intended purpose and those in charge do not comprehend the extent of the trauma the victims and the victims’ families are still suffering every day. ‘They deserve answers and to simply move the goal posts of when these will be provided is not acceptable. ‘It is of their view that this inquiry has complete disregard for their voices and a total lack of respect for their loved ones who lost their lives, and therefore, their ability to fight for justice themselves.’ Maria Chiejina, whose brother Vincent Chiejina, 60, died on the 17th floor of the tower, said the inquiry had ‘not delivered’, and that the process ‘needs to be human’. Families initially threatened to boycott the public inquiry when Sir Martin was appointed, as they said a retired High Court judge could not understand the experiences of living in a tower block or relying on social housing. They asked for him to sit with a panel of advisers to reflect the diversity of people living in the tower, and to ensure families were allowed access to all the evidence seen by the inquiry. Lawyers said less than a quarter of the 200,000 documents gathered for phase two had been disclosed to the families’ legal teams. Campaign group Grenfell United, which represents survivors and the bereaved, said delays had left families ‘frustrated and anxious’ as they prepared to mark the second anniversary on June 14. Chairman Sir Martin Moore-Bick (pictured) was expected to deliver his interim report on the first phase of the inquiry this Spring, but has yet to announce when the report will be ready. A spokesman said: ‘As we get closer to the second anniversary with no useful information people are increasingly frustrated and anxious. They need to put survivors and bereaved back at the heart of this process.’ Deborah Coles, the executive director of Inquest, which has been supporting families, said: ‘A lack of transparency and clear timeframes from the inquiry is causing unnecessary anxiety and anguish among bereaved families and survivors.’ An inquiry spokesman said teams were in regular contact with families. She said: ‘We recognise that publication of the phase one report is important for the bereaved, survivors and residents and all core participants. ‘The drafting of the report is a very substantial exercise in which accuracy and thoroughness is key. ‘The inquiry will update all core participants on the timing of publication of the phase 1 report in due course.’ Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility