Joshua's story
The inspiration behind The Joshua Test
Joshua was a life,
not a statistic.
“Every piece of legislation intended to save lives begins with a life that could not be saved.”
Joshua Conor Robbins was a much-loved son, brother, stepson, grandson, nephew and friend.
Joshua loved living in London and embraced everything the city had to offer. He enjoyed gaming and spent countless hours talking with friends around the world, forming connections across countries and cultures.
Those who knew Joshua remember the extraordinary kindness he showed in everyday life. He believed in good manners, treated people with respect and instinctively looked out for others. He would stop and speak with people experiencing homelessness, offering conversation, encouragement, food or money because he believed every person deserved dignity.
He loved animals, found peace in nature and photographed London's sunrises and sunsets. He was a devoted big brother to Matt and Órlagh, with a gentle sense of humour and an easy warmth.
On 29 January 2026, while waiting for a food delivery outside his home, Joshua leaned on a communal guardrail. The barrier gave way and he fell approximately five storeys. Emergency services did everything they could, but his injuries were unsurvivable.
Joshua was using the walkway in the ordinary way it was intended to be used. The purpose of a safety barrier is to prevent a fall. On that evening, the barrier he relied upon did not perform that function.
The full circumstances are for the appropriate legal and investigative processes. The campaign and Green Paper do not seek to pre-empt their findings.
Joshua is at the heart of every step.
Explore the change we are asking for, or watch Fiona speak about the campaign.