In his costs ruling in The King v Falcon Tower Crane Services Ltd, His Honour Judge Everett delivered not only a detailed critique of the HSE’s decision-making in the failed prosecution of Falcon Cranes, but also raised serious concerns about a lesser-known mechanism: the Fee For Intervention (FFI) scheme.The Judge's comments, made in open court, warrant careful attention from legal professionals, regulators, and businesses alike.What is Fee For Intervention?Under the FFI scheme, HSE inspectors are empowered to recover costs from businesses when, during an inspection, they identify a “material [Read More...]