Personal Responsibility Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
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Long title
A Bill to place upon the individual a greater responsibility for the consequences for him of his own actions and of any failure on his part to use common sense; and for connected purposes.
Summary
<p>The Bill would: </p><ul><li>require all courts to follow the principle that individuals are responsible for the consequences of their actions unless there has been a clear breach of the duty of care owed by another person, or the individual has been the victim of a deliberate act by another person</li><li>amend the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945 by inserting that principle. </li></ul>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
15 July 2009 – 15 July 2009
- 2nd reading· Commons
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 507.