Hundreds of thousands of M.E.N. readers signed our petition - now Awaab's Law will become a reality
They held boxes bearing the number 177,581 and the face of a little boy. That innocent, carefree child - lost in unthinkable circumstances in modern Greater Manchester - has come to represent a powerful force for change.
He was joined by the some of those who have supported his grieving family during their fight to carve out a legacy in Awaab's name. A short while later, members of the House of Lords approved amendments to a Bill setting out Awaab's Law. It was a momentous victory for the campaign. Two-year-old Awaab died following prolonged exposure to mould in a social housing flat on Rochdale's Freehold estate in December 2020. More than 18 months after his death, the M.E.N. revealed other families were still living in similar conditions on the same estate.
As the M.E.N. watched proceedings in the Lords from the public gallery alongside Mr Abdullah, there was a poignant silence as Awaab's legacy in law was finally cemented. "This law will make a real difference to people's lives, and I hope that brings some degree of comfort to all of those who knew and who loved Awaab."
"People have the right to safe and healthy housing and I hope that the new regulations will force registered landlords to act to ensure all their properties are of a decent standard." In the Lords, members who spoke gave their backing to the Awaab's Law amendment.
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