Damages (Asbestos-Related Conditions) (No. 2) Bill

Long title

A Bill to provide that certain asbestos-related conditions are actionable personal injuries; and for connected purposes

Summary

<p>The Bill would treat certain asbestos-related conditions as actionable personal injuries. Those suffering from asbestos-related pleural plaques or asbestosis would therefore be able to claim damages against the person causing them. The provisions would not affect the legislation determining liability for personal injury.</p><p><strong>Key areas</strong></p><ul><li>someone suffering from pleural thickening or asbestosis would not have to prove that that asbestos-related condition was causing impairment of their physical condition to claim damages on the basis of personal injury</li><li>someone seeking a particular level of damages on the basis of physical impairment would have to prove that level of injury</li><li>the legislation would have retrospective effect, except in cases where claims had already been settled or legal proceedings already commenced</li></ul>

Progress through Parliament

1. 1st reading· Commons

   6 January 2010 – 6 January 2010

2. 2nd reading· Commons

   5 February 2010 – 5 February 2010

3. Committee stage· Commons

   5 February 2010 – 5 February 2010

4. 3rd reading· Commons

   5 February 2010 – 5 February 2010

5. 1st reading· Lords

   8 February 2010 – 8 February 2010

6. 2nd reading· Lords