To provide that certain asbestos-related conditions are actionable personal injuries; and for connected purposes.
The purpose of the Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) Bill is to treat certain asbestos-related conditions as actionable personal injuries. Under the Bill, people who have negligently been exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with pleural plaques, would be able to pursue claims for compensation through the courts.
The Bill was first introduced in the House of Commons by Andrew Dismore, Labour MP for Hendon, as the Damages (Asbestos-Related Conditions) Bill. It had a second reading, committee stage, report stage and a third reading.
The Bill covers England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) (Scotland) Bill received Royal Assent on 17 April 2009.
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