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Colleagues from across HSBC UK joined Leicester’s 2019 Pride Parade & Festival on 31 August 2019. One of the city’s largest cultural events, Leicester Pride is an annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) festival. The festival promotes equality, diversity, advance education and aims to eliminate discrimination and homophobia throughout the community. The event celebrates all aspects of the LGBT community. 2019’s hugely succesful event saw 15,000 people attending the festival in Victoria Park and a further 2,000 people join the LGBT community to come to together to march through the city centre in a vibrant parade that marks the beginning of the festival. Molly Aquila, Manager, HSBC UK said:“HSBC UK were delighted to organise a group of volunteers for Leicester’s 2019 Pride Parade & Festival. We were honoured to be asked to carry the PRIDE letters in front of the giant rainbow flag leading the parade of more than 2000 people walking from the Curve Theatre up to Victoria Park. This was the first year HSBC UK have been official sponsors and provided volunteers for the event but we look forward to being involved next year.” Check out the Pictures on Leicester Pride’s Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/leicesterpride/ Leicester Media Proud media partner of Leicester Pride

Leicestershire Police has this morning launched a brand new campaign tackling theft from vans. The force wide campaign is looking to combat a common spike in this type of crime which often occurs in October as the nights begin to turn darker, earlier. Statistics from 2018 showed that there was nearly 130 more theft from vans in October, compared to September. The campaign includes a social media push, involving a video highlighting good van keeping practice vs bad and how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of this type of crime. The force is also implementing a golden ticket style competition across the county. Crime preventions packs full of advice on how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of this type of crime will be handed out across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, with van owners able to collect their packs from their local police station. In three crime prevention packs across the County will be a golden ticket, entitling the lucky winner to a specialised crime prevention van lock. Detective Inspector and vehicle crime lead at Leicestershire Police, Simon Preston, said: “I’m really pleased to be able to share this new campaign with the public. “Theft from vans is an extremely important issue that the force is tackling. “This is a crime that impacts people’s jobs and livelihoods. In a split second thousands of pounds worth of equipment can be stolen. This is costly, not only because stolen tools need to be replaced, but also because the time and business lost whilst waiting for new tools to arrive is so substantial. “There are steps van owners can take to help prevent themselves from becoming victims of this crime, something I hope our campaign will really emphasise. “We are encouraging van owners to: always make sure their vehicle is locked, no matter how quickly they think they will return to the vehicle. Security mark your tools, if in the unfortunate event your tools are stolen this will make them much easier to trace. When possible, remove all valuables from your vehicle. “Other tips when parking your van include: park in a well-lit area, near to CCTV. If you can, park as close to another vehicle or building to prevent access to doors. “Should you see any suspicious activity or have any information on this type of crime please let us know by calling 101 in a non-emergency or 999 in an emergency. more on keeping your vehicle safe www.leics.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/theft-from-a-vehicle/vehicle-safe-and-sound/ #LeicsPolice

A Large Public House Fire in Market Harborough last night. 8 crews were fighting the blaze. This fire started on the first floor and quickly spread into the roof space at around 10.50pm at the Roebuck Pub on Trimbush Way, near to the Tesco Express. The petrol forecourt at Tesco had to closed for safety reasons. All the staff and customers in the pub was able to get out of the property safely. It’s looks like the roof of the pub is totally destroyed by the blaze. Aerial ladder platform in use. People in close vicinity of this incident have been advised to keep their windows closed due to the volume of smoke in the area. Gas, Electricity and water agencies are in attendance. No reports of any injuries. The A4304 Rockingham Road is currently closed by the Police. Firefighters are still there damping down this morning and will be there for most of the day. The building is now structurally unsafe and will remain closed until further notice. Fire service Updates 01:12 - Fire service still in attendance, Aerial Ladder Platform water supply being boosted by the water carrier and water relay. Roof at the rear of the premises is being stripped by crews to prevent fire spread. 1 Compressed air foam system (CAFS) pump is being got to work into roof space. 01:34 - Further knock down of fire has meant that CAFS was not needed. Gas has been isolated. 3 jets and 1 ALP in use. 02:13 - Electricity not fully isolated, Western Power will re-attend tomorrow to isolate. Good progress being made 4 jets, 1 ALP in use. 🔴 Updated News Check out our aerial footage taken this morning. Sat 7/9/19 12:30 Fire fighters are still damping down this morning. The neighbouring Tesco petrol station are unable to dispense fuel due to the on going risk, the shop is open for retail goods. STOP - all hot spots extinguished, reinspection will take place Sunday morning where a full survey of the property will be carried out. Fire Investigation carried out and will resume on Monday 9th September. Pictures by Leicester Media Online © 2019 LM News #FireMarketHarborough #LFRS

Are you ready for a life changing career where you could really make a difference? From Monday (9 September) Leicestershire Police is looking for talented people from diverse backgrounds to join one of the best forces in the country as a police officer. Being a police officer will give you some of the best and proudest days of your life, from protecting the vulnerable to saving lives - it’s exciting, diverse and vitally important. If you enjoy facing challenges and solving problems and would like to contribute to keeping people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland safe then policing could be for you. No two days are the same you'll get to learn new skills, meet new people and set out on a career path that could see you specialise as a firearms officer, dog handler, traffic officer, digital media investigator, detective or become the trusted, familiar face of neighbourhood policing. Between now and 2024, Leicestershire needs to recruit nearly 600 officers and the force is still waiting to hear how many of the 20,000 new officers recently announced by the Prime Minister will come to Leicestershire. Chief Constable Simon Cole QPM, said: “This is a really exciting time for police officer recruitment and I am confident we will attract a diverse group of people who will enjoy living and working in the wonderful place that is Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. As I enter my thirty first year in policing I am really proud to lead a force whose performance is judged by the HMICFRS to be good and to this day I still think policing is a really rewarding job. “It is really important that our workforce represents the communities we serve and I am particularly keen to attract applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, religion and experiences and I’d encourage everyone to consider a career that really does make a difference to people’s lives.” Police and Crime Commissioner Lord Willy Bach said: “People consistently tell me that they want to see more police officers on the streets and in their neighbourhoods. In response I have lobbied long and hard to see more investment in policing to enable us to increase officer visibility and I welcome this campaign. “Policing remains a great career, offering a breadth of opportunity and support and this latest round of recruitment will enable us to have a workforce that is more representative of the communities it serves and I urge people from all backgrounds to consider applying. It could be the job you’ve been waiting for.” There are now four different routes into policing and as a result the force is looking for non-graduates, graduates and career changers. At Leicestershire Police there are currently two routes about to open; Initial Police Learning and Development Programme IPLDP (starting salary is £24, 177 applications can be submitted from Monday 9 September) This is open to everyone aged 18-57 with a level 3 qualification or equivalent; hold a full UK/EU valid manual driving licence and not have any serious convictions or recent cautions and have lived in the country for three years. Degree Holder Programme (DHEP) (starting salary is £24,177 with expressions of interest being accepted from Monday 9 September) If you have a degree in any subject you can join and follow a work-based programme, supported by off-the job learning. This route normally takes two years and the learning you have undergone is recognised with a graduate diploma in professional policing when you complete your probation. Sergeant Yusuf Nagdi, has been a police officer for 14 years. He said: “I am really proud to be a police officer and enjoy working with our communities helping the most vulnerable but I also get great satisfaction using my skills and training to catch offenders and see them brought to justice I would recommend being a police officer to everyone. We have a strong family ethos, where teams work closely together to get the job done and give the best possible service.” Everything you need to know about recruiting can be found on the Leicestershire Police website at www.leics.police.uk/joinus

City charity Leicester Children’s Holidays is organising a fund-raising afternoon of fun, music and good food at a Picnic in the Park. Families are invited to the get-together at Leicester’s Botanical Gardens on Saturday September 7. Revellers at the picnic will enjoy a host of entertainment including dazzling tricks from professional Leicester magician The Great Adamos and the Theatretrain group of performers who will entertain the young and old during the day. The picnic raises funds to send children on holiday. The recent trip organised and paid for by Leicester Children’s Holidays saw 44 children enjoy a break in Norfolk. The cost for each youngster was £391 and they learned about confidence-building and teamwork at an outdoor adventure centre – as well as having fun. Some of the children who went on this summer’s trip will be at the picnic. After the opening by Oadby and Wigston mayor Councillor Lynda Eaton, funfair games and stalls will be enjoyed alongside face painting, sweet and cake stalls and lots of entertainment. The talented Au-Yong family trio will play classical and other popular tunes. Acclaimed guitarist James Fitzsimmons will also play. He has long been a supporter of the charity and plans to record his own songs soon. Charity trustee Simon Toole is centre director at Theatretrain and will showcase young members of the stage school which offers drama, dance and singing classes for youngsters aged between six and 18. Laraine Tucker from Tai Chi group String of Pearls will perform a fan tai chi movement. The buffet will be served at 3pm and if the weather stays fine there will be bistro tables and tarpaulin laid out for the picnic. The Great Adamos will show off his magic skills as families enjoy the food. Charity chair of events June Lim, who works with a team of volunteers, said she especially wanted families to bring their children along. She said: “The idea is that a family can help a family who are not fortunate enough to send their child on holiday. “There is free parking outside the venue and everyone will get the chance to take a look around the botanical gardens which is a haven of peace. Do come along. It will be fun.” Those attending can take a picnic rug or folding chair. The full address is Glebe Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2LD. Tickets are £10 per adult and £5 for under 16s and can be bought directly from the charity’s office on 0116 251 9863 or by emailing hello@leicesterchildrensholidays.co.uk. Tickets for adults are also available online from the link below. Please note the total cost, including admin fee, will be £11.01 per ticket. https://tinyurl.com/y63ht2sg

Proposals for a scheme that would improve the links between the National Space Centre, Abbey Pumping Station and Leicester’s planned space and technology park have been drawn up by the city council. Artist’s impressions submitted as part of the planning application show a high quality scheme that would create a new sense of arrival at two of Leicester’s most popular visitor attractions, while helping to improve connectivity across the wider Space Park Leicester development site at Ellis Meadows. Under the proposals, the statue of the pioneer spaceman Ed White would be moved from its current location outside the space centre and become the centrepiece of the new public realm scheme. Granite and porphyry paving would be laid in a spiral form around the statue, with seating and new landscaping completing the scheme. A new, more inviting approach to the Abbey Pumping Station would also be created as part of the scheme, with new signage on the museum’s industrial buildings helping to give the popular attraction a more clearly defined entrance. City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “This scheme will improve the approach to two of Leicester’s most popular attractions, helping to set the scene for a quality experience for visitors and creating a new sense of arrival. “Investment in the public realm is also part of the wider plans for the area, supporting the development of Space Park Leicester and helping to improve connectivity across the site.” Chas Bishop, chief executive of the National Space Centre, said: “These are really exciting times for the National Space Centre, with huge public interest in the 50th anniversary of the Moon landings and the pending arrival of the brilliant University of Leicester team on the new Space Park Leicester site. “This scheme will give visitors to these sites, as well as the wonderfully atmospheric Abbey Pumping Station, a calm, relaxing place to take a breath and absorb the compelling story of the pioneer spaceman before heading off for a great day at their chosen venue in this ever-evolving part of town.” The £300,000 public realm scheme is part of the Space Park Leicester and Pioneer Park infrastructure project, part-funded by £5m from the Local Growth Fund allocated by the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP). Subject to planning permission, work on the scheme could get under way early next year and would take around three months to complete. Source Leicester City Council News #LCC #LeicesterCityCouncil

Saturday 31st August 2019 12 noon to 8pm Leicester Pride is Leicester’s annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) festival and is a colourful and vibrant event celebrating diversity and freedom of expression. The event starts with a spectacular parade through the city which culminates at an popular event on Victoria Park that includes live music, market stalls, funfair rides and health and wellbeing information. The event is free to attend and celebrates equality and diversity in the community. Leicester Pride is a family event with entertainment and attractions suitable for all ages. Pride is attended by more than 10,000 + people each year with more than 2,000 taking part in the parade through the city. The Parade Orton Square Leicester. (In front of the curve theatre) We invite everyone to join us on the parade, although we ask that larger groups register via the website so that we can plan the order and layout. Please note that no glass bottles are allowed on the parade and much of the route runs through the cities alcohol free zones so please refrain from drinking alcohol. Please arrive early so that we can start to form the parade outside the curve theatre no later then 11.30am, the Parade will start at 12.00 For a Safer Pride This year we are significantly increasing security on the parade. We now require all groups of people greater than 5 to register or you may not be able to take part on the day. We may also ask to search your belongings at any point in the parade. The festival site Victoria Park 1pm to 8pm The Parade arrives at the park at 1pm Its Free to attend and it is a Family event and everyone is welcomed. For security and safety reasons bag searches will be carried out on entry to the park. Please note that when the Parade arrives there may be a delay during this peak on entry. But please remember this is for safety reasons. and we want everyone to have a happy and safe pride. You can bring your own alcohol provided it’s not in glass bottles. Everyone must be over 18 year old to drink alcohol on the park. Please ensure you bring Photo ID We are hoping that the sun shines on Saturday please remember to apply sunblock cream and ensure you drink plenty of water on the Parade and on festival site throughout the day. Car Parking Part of the Victoria car park will be available for parking for the public on the day (pay and display) Free Pride Bus Catch the FREE Pride Bus from the Rainbow and Dove Charles street. every 15 mins, taking you directly to Leicester Pride, to the Festival site at Victoria Park. Leicester Media has been covering the Leicester Pride events for over 10 years. They are very proud to be our official media partner please help them by waving and being joyful when they are capturing the pride event. You will be able to see the official pictures and videos later on our social media sites coming soon after the event. We respect everyone’s privacy and if you wish not to be photographed or filmed, Please let them know. All the official photographers will be displaying Media ID passes. Don’t forget to Hash tag you pictures of Pride day using #leicesterpride2019 Pride guides are available at Visit Leicester and LGBT venues around the city. Please follow Leicester Pride and Leicester Media on Twitter and Instagram. @leicesterpride @leicestermedia for more information www.leicesterpride.com

A saree boutique on Belgrave Road Leicester - Anokhi House of Sharers, Have transformed the shop window displays for Pride here on the golden mile. The owner of the shop Karan Modha said its to show our support for Pride here in Leicester, so we have created our latest window displays with the pride colours and draped the Sarees accordingly. We wish the event is even more successful that last years and wish you all the best. For more information on Leicester Pride Event which takes place this weekend on Saturday 31st August 2019 please visit www.leicesterpride.com Leicester Media is the Proud Media Partner for Leicester Pride #LeicesterPride

Leicestershire Police has today (Thursday 29 August) launched a campaign to warn young people about the dangers of becoming money mules. The Don’t Be Fooled campaign was launched nationally at the end of last year and has been devised by UK Finance and Cifas to deter students from becoming money mules, by educating them about what the term means, how criminals operate, why they are a target and the consequences of taking part in such schemes. UK Finance is a trade association which represents the banking and finance industry operating in the UK and Cifas is a non-profit making fraud prevention membership organisation. Nationally there has been an increase in cases where young people are being asked to receive and send money through their own bank accounts, sometimes enticing them by allowing them to keep some of the cash for themselves. Since April this year more than 30 suspects have been issued with Cease and Desist Notices for money mule activity, therefore disrupting further criminality. Other methods are also available to the fraud investigators including community resolutions or criminal charges. In Leicestershire, between April 2009 and May 2018, 4,850 suspected money mule accounts were closed by the banks. Of those, 2,943 closures were for individuals aged 30 and under. The campaign also aims to alert parents to this fraud and look out for tell-tale signs that their child may be involved, such as suddenly having extra cash, buying expensive clothes or top-of-the-range gadgets with little explanation of where they got the money. Officers from the force’s economic crime unit have also delivered a presentation to key people at the local universities and colleges to make them aware of the campaign and enlist their support in getting the message across to students. Paul Wenlock of Leicestershire Police’s economic crime unit praised the campaign. He said: “We are pleased to support the national campaign. These schemes are of great concern to us and we have seen a steady increase locally in the number of people being drawn in to taking part. There may be various reasons why young people become involved but mainly it’s the promise of some easy money. “Criminals need money mules to launder the profits of their crimes. Usually the mules will be unaware of where the money comes from, they can be approached online, including via social media sites, or in person. Sometimes they may be persuaded by people who are doing it themselves. “Young people may not know the consequences of agreeing to take part in this, when someone is caught their bank accounts can be closed, they may end up having problems getting a loan, mobile phone contracts or credit and future job prospects can be put into jeopardy if they get a criminal record. “We would also ask parents, guardians and carers to be aware of this fraud and if they have any concerns to contact Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.” Liz Ward is the Student Welfare Manager at Gateway Sixth Form College in Leicester, she said: “As an educational provider, we feel strongly that all our students, whilst with us, have the opportunity to learn about some of the wider issues and concerns facing our society today. “Money laundering, which is a criminal offence, appears to be a growing issue nationally, and young people need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to recognise it for what it is, know how to avoid it and also to have the confidence to report it. “At Gateway College, we are raising awareness of this important topic with our students, and are fortunate to have the valuable support of our local police in highlighting the associated dangers of money mules and money laundering.” Katy Worobec, Head of Fraud and Financial Crime Prevention, Cyber and Data Sharing at UK Finance, said: “Criminals are using young people as money mules in increasing numbers. We know that students are particularly vulnerable as they are often short of cash. That’s why we have launched the Don’t Be Fooled campaign. “We want to raise awareness of the fact that money muling is money laundering. When you’re caught, your bank account will be closed, making it difficult to access cash and credit. You could even face up to 14 years in jail. We’re urging people not to give their bank account details to anyone unless they know and trust them. If an offer of easy money sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Simon Dukes, Chief Executive of Cifas, said: “Our new figures show that money muling amongst young people is on the rise. This is a serious issue that not only has consequences for the money mule, but for society as a whole. “The criminals behind money mules often use the cash to fund major crime, like terrorism and people trafficking. It’s this side of money muling that we want to raise awareness of with our new film. We want to educate young people about how serious this fraud is in the hope that they will think twice before getting involved.” For further information and advice visit www.moneymules.co.uk

We’re closing the roads to traffic in Leicester on Sunday 25 August and hosting a free cycling festival for everyone. There’s lots to do – from fun activities and challenges for the whole family to music, local street food and live stunt shows. Plus a few surprises on the day … Come along and enjoy seeing your city from the saddle. You don’t have to do the full distance – just as much or as little as you want. You don’t need to be an experienced cyclist. There will be no cars on the road, so you can wobble, zig-zag and stop as much as you like. It’s free, fun and the perfect activity for the whole family. So, what are you waiting for? Everyone’s invited – see you there! WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY... All Entertainment Zones are free and open from 11am. Help lead Filbert’s Parade from King Power Stadium to the Let’s Ride Leicester start from 11.30am. Enjoy live music on Bede Park with a fantastic selection of local bands and performers, DJ Dave and celebrity Q & A’s throughout the day. Get involved with British Cycling’s Go-Ride, Breeze & Let’s Ride as well as Leicester Forest Rockets, Paddle-boarding on the Mile Straight, Leicestershire County Cricket and Danny Butler’s BMX show around the stone circle. Meet Knight Beau Sanglier at RIII Visitor Centre. Join in guided Richard III walking and cycling tours around Leicester Old Town. Try adapted bikes with Cycling Projects and Ride Leicester Rickshaws on Cathedral Square. Try Cyclone Works punk-art bikes, Graffwerk’s graffiti gallery and Alfano Works bike building displays on Market Square. Ride Leicester’s ‘Broken Record’ Swing Band in The Dome on Jubilee Square are offering vintage dance party classes alongside Future Cycles and food village. There is a family picnic with Sustrans Free Clean Air campaign on Castle Gardens. With drummers and kid-zone activities including Choose How You Move, Crowd Fund Leicester & 1,000 Tweaks campaigns. There are FREE bike-fix points thanks to local bike shops at the following locations: • Soar Valley Cycles next to LCFC Fan Store • Rutland Cycles on DMU Campus Food Village • Community Cycles at Leicester Cathedral • Future Cycles on Jubilee Square • Evans & eBike Centre on Bede Park https://www.letsride.co.uk/?

Art, performance and space travel will be taking centre stage in a huge programme of free, family-friendly events at this year’s City Festival. The festival, which runs from August 19 to 26 in Leicester, will bring an incredible range of activities, attractions and entertainment to the city centre. Each day will see free events in and around Jubilee Square, the city centre and a programme of space-themed activities at the National Space Centre to tie in with the 50thanniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, while in the evenings live music, comedy and Bollywood celebrations will bring the city alive. A brochure detailing all the City Festival 2019 events is now available online, and at outlets including the Visit Leicester tourist office in Gallowtree Gate, libraries, and the Customer Service Centre in Granby Street. Deputy City Mayor for culture and leisure, Cllr Piara Singh Clair, said: “With the start of this year’s City Festival less than two weeks away, it’s a good time to check out the timetable of events and activities on offer. “With many of the events being free, there’s something for all the family to enjoy, to get into the festival spirit and enjoy the best of what Leicester has to offer.” Attractions this year include street performers giving a comical interpretation of the human senses, including a singing ear, tap dancing eye and a running nose, alien creatures who appear to mirror the world around them, and an interactive acrobatic show giving the illusion of flying. Visitors to the National Space Centre will also be able to explore the world of astronauts, meteorites and space science, as well as experiencing the thrills and spills of the Apollo launch in virtual reality. Local artists will be displaying their works in Jubilee Square during the Art in the City initiative, while StudioAme will be running art classes and activities with some of the city’s finest creatives, covering everything from ceramics and drawings to graffiti and ‘sound art’. Swing music will once again be getting people dancing, with the Broken Records Swing Festival, pairing 1950s dancing with the best live big band music. Let’s Ride Leicester will give visitors the chance to cycle through a traffic-free route taking in the city’s sights, accompanied by Filbert Fox, Richard III and Alice Hawkins. Throughout the festival, artisan street food traders Canteen will be serving up mouth-watering hot foods and desserts. Each evening the purpose-built Dome venue in Jubilee Square will become the stage for a programme of live music and comedy featuring big names including British Sea Power, BC Camplight and The Urban Voodoo Machine, and comedians Lloyd Griffith and Matt Hollins among others. Bollywood musicals will also take centre stage for an evening, celebrating the sights, sounds and songs of Indian cinema. Full details of City Festival, including a timetable of all events throughout the week, are available in the brochure, which is available here and in venues across the city. check out the event in Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/353334402246312/?ti=icl

From spring 2020, organ donation in England will move to an 'opt out' system. You may also hear it referred to as 'Max and Keira's Law'. This means that all adults in England will be considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when they die unless they have recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the excluded groups. You still have a choice if you want to be an organ donor or not when you die. Why is the law changing? The law is being changed to help save and improve more lives. Every day across the UK, someone dies waiting for a transplant What do I have to do? We are asking everyone to: Record your organ donation decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register Tell your family and friends what you have decided Have you recorded your organ donation decision? If you would like to speak to somebody about your choices, please call our dedicated line: 0300 303 2094 When is the law changing? The opt out system in England will come into effect from spring 2020. The law around organ donation in England will remain ‘opt in’ until this time. Who will the changes affect? These changes will affect all adults in England unless they have recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the following excluded groups: Those under the age of 18 people who lack the mental capacity to understand the new arrangements and take the necessary action visitors to England, and those not living here voluntarily people who have lived in England for less than 12 months before their death Max, received a lifesaving heart transplant in August 2017 aged nine. He was on the waiting list for eight months after being diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy - a disease of the heart muscle. Following the diagnosis, Max’s parents were devastated. Dad Paul recalls: “It was absolutely awful being told Max would need a heart transplant. The wait was agonising; as a parent you are desperately looking for reassurance from the medics but with organ donation it’s the one thing they can’t give you.” Throughout his wait Max decided to share his story and support a campaign in favour of an opt-out system for organ donation. Dad Paul says: “Max met several children whose wait for a transplant was sadly too long. He wanted to help and be part of something that could stop it happening.” Max’s gift of life came from a young girl, Keira Ball, who passed away aged 9 years old. Her parents made the selfless decision to help others through their own tragedy. Max and Keira's law In 2018 the government announced that the law around organ donation would be changing and would be commonly referred to as Max’s Law, in recognition of all the campaigning Max and his family have done. Max announced he wanted Keira’s name to be added. The Bill received Royal Assent on 15 March 2019 and Max and Keira’s Law will be enacted in England in Spring 2020.