The group of bereaved families wants universities to have a legal duty of care towards students.
'Moral duty' only
"Our petition is quite straightforward, it's asking the government to enact a legal duty of care for the higher education sector," said Bob Abrahart, Natasha's father. Her parents took legal action against the University of Bristol under two types of law - the Equality Act 2010 and also the law of negligence.because Natasha's social anxiety disorder was classed as a disability, and the judge ruled the university had not made reasonable adjustments in the way she was assessed as part of her course.
This is why the Abraharts want new legislation, in order to protect students who are not already protected under the Equality Act.Natasha had social anxiety disorder, which was classed as a disability under the Equality Act
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