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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hunt of Wirral (Conservative) 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]

moved Amendment No. 12:"Page 1, line 11, at end insert—" ““(   )   In considering whether an activity is a desirable activity for the purposes of this Part, the court shall have regard to the age of the claimant and in particular whether the claimant is— (a)   under 10 years of age, or (b)   under 14 years of age but can prove that he did not have the capacity to understand the nature of his actions.”” The noble Lord said: Amendment No. 12 gives us an exciting opportunity to probe even further the Minister’s activities a few years ago. She has referred to her friends, with the omission of herself—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
676 c227GC 
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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