Nine years on from the Grenfell Tower fire and with the Inquest into the tragedy concluded, the survivors and families of the bereaved are still awaiting justice and accountability. Here in Liverpool, a city still living through the legacy of the Hillsborough disaster, this may sound like a familiar tale.
Join us for a panel discussion, with Grenfell United’s Natasha Elcock and Ed Daffarn who will share their reflections on the tragedy and the continuing campaign for justice. They will consider what progress has been made and what remains to be achieved to ensure that the failures of policy and process that lead to the Grenfell fire can never be repeated.
They will be joined by Professor Helen Stalford and Professor Lydia Hayes from The University of Liverpool’s Centre for People's Justice, whose mission is to bring law and social justice research closer to people’s hopes, interests and needs for stronger, fairer and more inclusive societies. They will discuss the long campaign for and the progress made towards the Hillsborough Law, which seeks to establish a legal duty of candour for public authorities and officials.
In December 2017, artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen (b. 1969, London, UK) made an artwork in response to the fire that took place earlier that year on 14 June at Grenfell Tower, North Kensington, West London. 72 people died in the tragedy. Filming the tower before it was covered with hoarding. McQueen sought to make a record.
Following the fire, a Government Inquiry ran from September 2017 until September 2024. The resulting recommendations are yet to be implemented, meaning a similar tragedy could happen again. There is an ongoing criminal investigation, with potential charges including corporate manslaughter. No trials are expected until 2028 at the earliest, over a decade since the fire. Grenfell Tower is currently being dismantled and it is estimated this will be completed by Spring 2027. After this a memorial will be built on the site of the tragedy
Steve McQueen’s film installation Grenfell is presented at the Bluecoat in Liverpool from 16 May – 21 June 2026.
This event will be BSL interpreted.
The Bluecoat is located on School Lane in Liverpool. There is step free access to all area of Bluecoat's new wing and garden. The Bluecoat is a Grade 1 listed building so there is limited access to the older parts of the building.
There are lifts to all floors. Alternatively you can take the stairs.
- Toilets are located on the ground and first floor, including disabled toilet facilities
- There are baby changing facilities located on the ground floor
- The nearest Changing Places toilet is located in Liverpool One
- Assistance dogs are welcome in the gallery
- Induction loops are fitted in a number of areas of the building including Tickets & Information, the cafe, the Performance Space and the Sandon Room
Additional seating is also available. Please ask a member of staff if you require assistance.
For more information before your visit:
- Email: info@thebluecoat.org.uk
- Call: 0151 702 5324 (Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11.00-17.00)