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The mother of Joshua Perry says ministers have made little progress on proposals to raise minimum barrier heights at multi storey car parks. Campaigners want new laws introduced following several deaths across the country.
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00:01The mother of a Liverpool man, who died after falling from a multi-storey car park in the city centre,
00:06says government ministers are moving too slowly on safety changes.
00:10Natasha Perry's son Joshua died at age 21 after falling 19 floors in March last year after taking ketamine. A
00:18coroner later said it was unclear whether he intended to take his own life.
00:23Campaigners want the legal minimum height for car park barriers raised and say promised government action has stalled.
00:28The Ministry of Housing says ministers will consider the proposed legislation.
00:34The British Parking Association says operators already work within established safety frameworks in order to reduce risks for drivers.
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