The Damages for Bereavement (Variation of Sum) (England and Wales) Order 2013
This Order, which applies only to causes of action accruing on or after 1st April 2013, amends section 1A(3) of the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 by increasing the sum which may be awarded as damages for bereavement in England and Wales from £11,800 to £12,980.
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Made
05 Mar 2013
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In force
01 Apr 2013
Enabling power
The Lord Chancellor makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 1A(5) of the Fatal Accidents Act 1976.
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