BBC News from Rana Plaza
- 21. Sept. 2015
- 1 Min. Lesezeit
" Bangladesh murder trial over Rana Plaza factory collapse. Police in Bangladesh have charged the owner of the Rana Plaza complex with murder over the building's collapse in 2013, killing more than 1,100 people. Sohel Rana and more than a dozen government officials are among 42 people to face charges. They are accused of ignoring warnings not to allow workers into the building the day before it collapsed.
It was the worst industrial disaster in the country's history - and prompted criticism of global retail practices.
The 41 people accused of murder, who include owners of factories housed in the complex and government officials, initially faced charges of culpable homicide.
Prosecutors say that the seriousness of the accident meant that the charges have been upgraded to murder. If convicted, defendants face the death penalty. Eighteen people, including 17 of those charged with murder, have been charged with building code violation......" More
The prosecution says that Mr Rana should now appoint a lawyer ahead of the trial process. A court hearing is due to take place on 28 June to decide further proceedings.
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