I'm calling for a change in law to make safety measures reviewed for Ponds, swimming pools ,Spas etc 

Any Accessible water structure  in your garden should be either gated or have proper safety measures in place.

Currently there is no legislation in place to prevent further tragic events happening in homes.

In Australia it is mandatory for lockable fencing to be around Swimming Pools and Spas in your home. 

In some countries in Europe this is Law too.

These Laws are intended to protect the safety of young children by restricting their access to the area containing the swimming Pool or Pond.

In August 2010 my son Jack tragically drowned in my garden pond he was just 23 months old.

Since his death I have been raising awareness about the dangers of Ponds and swimming pools etc to hopefully prevent further drownings but sadly these deaths are still happening.

There needs to be stricter rules about being able to build a pond in your back garden, at the moment you do not need planning permission to dig a hole, fill it with water and pop in some fish.

It is more complicated buying fish to go into the pond than it is to construct a pond.

I want there to be stricter guidelines and even legislation to ensure no other child could die when such a project as building a pond in your home especially if you have children under 5 living in your house or living close by.

Children are curious and we need to protect them better. I can't change the fact my son isn't coming back but I can hopefully prevent future children from drowning in gardens.

Will you sign ?