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Michael Gove admits 'such a clear need' to change law following Awaab Ishak death

The housing secretary has given his support to the Awaab's Law campaign

Manchester Evening News · Jan 27, 2023

'A defining moment': Exactly how the tragic case of Awaab Ishak will bring about meaningful change

An M.E.N. and Shelter campaign has been backed by a huge number of readers

Manchester Evening News · Jan 17, 2023

In Awaab's name, no more children must suffer

Until Awaab's Law is enshrined in the statue books, we won't rest

Manchester Evening News · Jan 14, 2023

Family pay tribute to man killed in Oldham mill fire after inquests opened

"We are now wanting to have Cuong returned home to our family in Vietnam to finally lay him to rest peacefully."

Manchester Evening News · Dec 5, 2022

Inquests opened as remains of four Vietnamese men found after Oldham mill fire identified

Police are still investigating

Manchester Evening News · Dec 1, 2022

What Awaab Ishak's death says about the state of social housing in the UK – expert Q&A

The inquest into the death of a two-year-old-boy, Awaab Ishak, in Rochdale, has found that black mould and the landlord’s repeated failure to fix the problem, was to blame. Delivering her verdict, senior coroner Joanne Kearsley said: “I’m sure I’m not alone in having thought: how does this happen? How,…

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2022

Petition calling for 'Awaab's law' in memory of little boy killed by mouldy flat tops 100,000 signatures

Launched by the Manchester Evening News and housing charity Shelter, Awaab's Law would compel housing associations not to allow any other child, or anyone else, to live in the uninhabitable conditions like the toddler suffered for so long

Manchester Evening News · Nov 22, 2022

Awaab's Law: Petition needs 20k more signatures for Parliament debate

Awaab's Law is calling for better regulation of the social housing sector following the toddler's tragic death

Liverpool Echo · Nov 21, 2022

Awaab's Law petition for justice after boy, 2, dies of mould exposure nears 100k

An inquest into the death of Awaab Ishak prompted an outcry this week after it found he died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould

Wales Online · Nov 21, 2022

Awaab's Law: Petition launched after little boy's death in mould ridden social housing hits 80,000 signatures

"Awaab’s death could and should have been prevented. He died at the hands of a housing association unconcerned with his safety."

Manchester Evening News · Nov 21, 2022