Awaab’s law is a start but England needs whole new approach to ensure healthy homes for all

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Awaab’s law is a start but England needs whole new approach to ensure healthy homes for all

I Wei Huang | ShutterstockIn 2020 a coroner’s court in Rochdale found that two-year-old Awaab Ishak had died as a result of living in a mould-infested home. New housing standards, devised as part of the social housing regulation bill in response to this tragedy, are now set to come into force in England. From April 1 2024, all social housing providers in England will have to ensure their tenants’ safety by keeping apprised of the conditions of …