Council to face trial over boy's wall death
CAMDEN Council pleaded not guilty when it appeared in court over the death of a two-year-old boy crushed to death by a wall.
Saurav Ghai died after a 6ft 6ins brick panel fell on him in Southampton Road, Gospel Oak, on January 18, 2007.
An inquest held at St Pancras Coroner's Court in November 2007 raised issues about the way the panel was attached to the rest of the wall. Camden Council appeared at City of London Magistrates' Court charged with breaching section 33.1 (a) of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
The charge alleges that the council failed to "conduct its undertaking in such a way as to ensure, insofar as was reasonably practical, that persons not in its employment - including Saurav Ghai - who might be affected, were not exposed to risks". Camden Council will now face a trial and is due to appear at Southwark Crown Court on March 30.
A council spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that Camden has pleaded not guilty to a charge being pursued by the Health and Safety Executive. Our deepest sympathy remains with Saurav's family. Safety of our residents is a top priority.
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