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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 15 December 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Compensation Bill [HL].


Compensation Bill [HL]

Indeed. Because Clause 1 is, in a sense, dealing with that perception, it draws attention to these issues, which we know from not only the length of time that we have taken on this one amendment, but also the debate and conversation that is happening outside your Lordships’ House and Parliament. That is very important, but I would not want anyone to believe that we other than think that the courts generally get this right and that Tomlinson was an important moment in time. It was very well known and discussed. Of course, we have sought to make sure that we had discussed this appropriately in putting this forward. But it is not about fettering the courts in a way that would be inappropriate. It is about making sure that we deal with perception, which we believe is having an adverse effect on activities that should be welcomed and are appropriate within the recognition that we want to make sure that children in particular, but also all people taking part, understand the risk and that issues of safety are taken on board.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
676 c197GC 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Complaints Children Compensation Courts Accidents Common law Liability Insurance Extracurricular activities Personal injury Negligence Outdoor education Schools Training Regulation Voluntary work Risk assessment Small claims
Legislation
Compensation Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link
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