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Closed Introduce 'Emily's Law' to ensure health and safety on privately-owned boats

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15 year old Emily Gardner from Gloucestershire died when her friend's boat capsized at sea. A catalogue of errors led to her death including the fact she was wearing a damaged and ill-fitting buoyancy aid. No laws currently exist to ensure that health and safety is observed on leisure craft.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/tearful-mum-watches-schoolgirls-lifeless-8088025

https://assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk/media/5614f0fce5274a6251000003/MAIBInvReport21_2015.pdf

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