Lorraine Karat

“No evidence was provided at inquest of a risk assessment having been undertaken of Ms [name redacted] flat, most especially including the window that opened over a metre high onto the balcony, thereby rendering the balcony accessible from within the flat.”

“The balcony was not contained by a railing or other structure to make it safe for use.”

“There was no sign near the window warning the occupant not to go out onto the balcony and, most importantly, there were no bars on the window or window restrictors to prevent access to the balcony.”