House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Health and Safety Hazards in Social Housing: ‘Awaab’s Law’ and Electrical Safety Requirements
25 June 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Angela Rayner Lab Ashton-under-Lyne
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At a glance
Key points
- Angela Rayner addresses health and safety hazards in social housing through 'Awaab's Law'.
- The government plans to introduce mandatory five-yearly electrical safety checks for social rented sector properties.
- The first phase of 'Awaab's Law' will take effect in October, with further phases scheduled for 2026 and 2027.
Issue summary
Angela Rayner is addressing health and safety hazards in social housing through 'Awaab’s Law' and new electrical safety regulations.
Action requested
The government is introducing ‘Awaab’s Law’ to ensure social landlords address emergency hazards within set timescales and will implement mandatory five-yearly electrical safety checks for social rented sector properties. The first phase of Awaab’s Law will take effect in October, with further phases planned for 2026 and 2027.
Key facts
- Two-year-old Awaab Ishak died due to prolonged exposure to mould on December 21, 2020.
- Social landlords must respond to emergency hazards within 24 hours under ‘Awaab’s Law’.
- New electrical safety regulations will ensure checks are carried out at least every five years in the social rented sector.
- A Call for Evidence is planned this year to gather evidence on Claims Management Company referrals and consider reducing unscrupulous claims farming activity.