'The tragic death of our beautiful Awaab should be a 'defining moment' for the housing sector,' a statement released by the family's lawyers read.
The family of Awaab Ishak, who died from a respiratory condition shortly after his second birthday, say they have seen nothing to indicate that his death will serve as a"defining moment".of Awaab in December 2020 found his respiratory condition developed as a result of mould in the one-bedroom flat in which he lived with his parents, Faisal Abdullah and Aisha Amin.
Gareth Swarbrick, chief executive of RBH, has refused to resign despite calls for him to stand down following the conclusion of the inquest.The statement released by the family's lawyers on Friday read:"Senior coroner Joanne Kearsley said that the tragic death of our beautiful Awaab should be a 'defining moment' for the housing sector.
"At present, we see nothing to indicate that the death of our son will, in any way, serve as a defining moment.
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