MARCHIONESS DISASTER - 20 AUGUST 1989

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Summary of Recommendations

Inquiry

RNLI

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Goals

Changing laws and procedures including

»Disaster Management

»Coroner Rules and Procedures for Identification and Post-mortem

»A River Thames Life Boat Search and Rescue Service; SEE RNLI

»The use of safety equipment onboard vessels and the means of escape from them

»Improvements in the safety and design of vessels and the training of all crews

»The regulation of alcohol on Britain's waterways

»The strategic placement and maintenance of onshore safety equipment

»Crown Prosecution Service to be amended to give equal rights and representation to victims and/or their families


Why?

Changes are needed in these areas
to make them more effective and more humane
in the treatment of those who are either victims or victimised
by circumstances of sudden tragedy.


 

 

 

 

 

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