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Reforming the law of apologies in civil proceedings
A consultation to establish how to improve the law of apologies.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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Section 2 of the Compensation Act was brought in to make it easier for organisations to apologise, without admitting liability.
This consultation on the role of apologies in civil proceedings will consider whether the existing legislation in the Compensation Act 2006 is adequate, or whether legislative provisions to clarify or amend the current law would be useful.
Documents
Reforming the law of apologies in civil proceedings in England and Walesapplication/pdfEqualities statement: law of apologiesDiwygio’r Gyfraith ar Ymddiheuro mewn Achosion Sifil yng Nghymru a Lloegrapplication/pdfConsultation responseapplication/pdfConsultation response (Welsh summary)application/pdf