P-06-1195 Conduct an independent inquiry into the death of Glyn Summers and the actions of Coleg y Cymoedd
P-06-1195 Conduct an independent inquiry into the death of Glyn Summers and the actions of Coleg y Cymoedd
This
petition was submitted by Sion William Summers, having collected a total of 834
signatures.
Text of Petition:
We call on the Welsh
Parliament to conduct a full public independent investigation, so Glyn’s family
can finally get clarity on the events surrounding his tragic death nearly 10
years ago.
Glyn's family have reason
to believe that college staff gave permission for Glyn to consume alcohol
underage and enter an over-21 bar, without supervision whilst on a college
trip. Shortly after Glyn fell from his hotel balcony and died a week later from
his injuries.
Additional Information:
Coleg y Cymoedd conducted
its own internal investigation but is refusing to release this to Glyn's
family. We propose legislation is created to ensure that no family has to fight
public services to release information relating to fatal incidents. Action is
needed to ensure appropriate processes are in place to deal with emergencies
and the safety of students in Wales.
Glyn's family demand an
apology for the gross misconduct of college staff surrounding the events of
Glyn's tragic death and the inconsequential investigation conducted.
We also ask the Welsh
Parliament to implement sufficient legislation for those who need to challenge
public services where professional misconduct occurs. This will help safeguard
our most vulnerable people.
Losing Glyn has been
devastating to his family. This has been compounded by watching the same
educational body refuse to take accountability for their actions and to learn
the lessons needed to ensure no fatalities like this happen again.
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Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: For consideration
First published: 19/10/2021