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Articles matching "sarah"
Employers’ liability: Causal relevance of failure to carry out risk assessment
As can be seen in our recent case of Johnson v Hartlepool Borough Council, the issue of risk assessment is only one component of establishing liability in an employers’ liability claim. Just days…
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Could SARAH ride to rescue defendants in motor claims?
After a bumpy ride through Parliament, the Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill (SARAH) Act finally received Royal Assent on 12th February 2015. Whilst the commencement date is as yet…
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The SARAH Bill is moving into law - a significant development?
Yesterday saw the Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill have its Third Reading in the House of Lords and subject to tying up what are now only loose ends, it will become law within the 4…
Read moreNews from the Labour Party on potential reforms affecting insurers
What effect would an incoming Labour government next May have on the various reforms affecting the handling of insurance claims which have been brought in during the current parliament?
Read moreA few words go a long way
Last week was an interesting one in the world of whiplash claims. Firstly, the MoJ backtracked on part of its reforms of medical reporting in whiplash cases. Bowing to the threat of a judicial review,…
Read moreSocial Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill moves onto the House of Lords
The Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill (SARAH) came in for further criticism yesterday as it completed its stages in the House of Commons.
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