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Crystal Owen lost her 17-year-old son, Harvey, in November 2023 when he was a passenger in a car driven by a newly qualified driver. In this conversation with John Adams, she discusses why that loss led her to campaign for graduated driving licences in the UK, a system already used in many other countries to reduce road deaths among young drivers and their passengers.⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction1:02 Who was Harvey Owen?3:21 What is a graduated driving licence?6:16 The night Harvey died11:35 Turning grief into campaigning19:04 Forget Me Not Families Uniting21:18 Harvey's Charity: music, kindness and legacy25:56 What would Harvey think of the campaign?⸻🙌 OUR SPONSORSPrincipal Sponsor National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) (https://nafd.org.uk)A progressive and inclusive voice for the funeral profession and bereaved people across the UK, the NAFD leads with integrity, advocacy, and education.GreenAcres (https://greenacresgroup.co.uk/)With six beautiful Living Memorial Parks across the UK, GreenAcres offers families natural, uplifting places to reflect, remember, and reconnect with those they've lost.FuneralBranch (https://funeralbranch.com/)FuneralBranch websites help funeral directors rank higher in search, clearly present their services, accept online payments, and convert early interest into meaningful enquiries.Westerleigh Group (https://westerleighgroup.co.uk/)Westerleigh Group provides high-quality cremation services in calm, thoughtfully designed spaces, putting care, respect, and choice at the heart of every farewell.MuchLoved (https://muchloved.com/)MuchLoved helps families create lasting online memorials. A place to share memories, light candles, and honour lives with love and connection.