MP calls for theme park guidance after schoolgirl deathpublished at 16:55 British Summer Time 9 May 2018
An MP is calling for tougher safety legislation for theme park water rides, one year on from the death of Leicestershire schoolgirl, Evha Jannath.
The 11-year-old died after falling from a ride at Drayton Manor Park.
Leicester East MP Keith Vaz says discussions are under way about new guidelines but the family were still "extremely emotionally distraught".
"They are very upset," he said. "Evha was so young so they feel it dramatically in their lives. I hope we can have an end to the inquiry process. Sadly, progress has been quite slow but it's been very thorough.
"I would urge all the UK's theme parks to be extra vigilant, bearing in mind what has happened with Evha."
A date for the inquest has been set for August and Staffordshire Police have confirmed their investigation remains ongoing, supported by the Health and Safety Executive.