This petition was submitted during the 2015–2017 Conservative government
Petition Introduce 'Emily's Law' to ensure health and safety on privately-owned boats
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.
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