Zane’s Law is named after seven-year-old Zane Gbangbola, who died on 8 February 2014 when contaminated floodwater from a toxic landfill site passed through into the basement of his family’s home. His father, Kye Gbangbola, was left paralysed by the same incident.
Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"Zane and his parents deserve nothing less than this independent inquiry which was a long time coming but is finally announced today.
"While the outcome of this inquiry will not bring Zane back it is a testimony to his parents’ tireless campaigning that the Government has been forced to listen. The outcome of this inquiry must ensure that more robust measures are put in place to properly regulate contaminated land and water.
"The NEU alongside the wider trade union movement has fully supported Kye and Nicole Gbangbola. We need to see greater protection for communities from the dangers of toxic landfill to prevent further tragedies."