Justice delayed is justice denied, say Zane’s family

COMMUNICATION WORKERS UNION

23/09/2024

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“JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED” AS ZANE’S FAMILY CALL FOR NEW INQUIRY

Zane Gbangbola’s family have said that ‘justice delayed is justice denied’, as they call for the government to launch the promised inquiry into their son’s death.

Kye Gbangbola and Nicole Lawler, Zane’s parents, have launched the call for an Independent Panel Inquiry as Labour members meet at the party’s annual conference in the coming days – and ahead of what would have been their son’s 18th birthday.

Seven-year-old Zane Gbangbola was killed on 8th February 2014 after floodwater that had passed through secret landfill flooded the basement of their home.

The entire area was evacuated, with the hospital being overwhelmed and many emergency responders needing to be decontaminated.

Zane’s home was infused with hydrogen cyanide gas, which had been detected by hazardous materials specialists.

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) fully endorse the demand of the Gbangbola family, and are longstanding supporters of their fight for justice.

While in opposition, Labour leader Keir Starmer has been a supporter their campaign.

Parents Kye Gbangbola and and Nicole Lawler said: “Our son Zane would have turned 18 next month, had it not been for a horrific moment that ended his life and permanently changed ours.

“We have been denied justice by the previous government, and Sir Keir Starmer has been a loyal friend to us in that fight.

“As they say in the children’s film Matilda, a promise is a promise.

“At Labour conference, our question to Keir Starmer still remains – where is truth and justice for Zane? When will you announce Zane’s Inquiry?

“Justice delayed is justice denied.”

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For further information, please contact CWU Press Officer Marcus Barnett at mbarnett@cwu.org