Mesothelioma Act

Summary

This Act provides legal and financial support for people who have developed mesothelioma from asbestos exposure. It sets up a system to help victims claim compensation from employers, companies, or insurance schemes responsible for exposing them to asbestos, without always needing to prove fault in court.

A vote to support means

—Supporting this Act means helping people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma (a serious cancer caused by asbestos exposure) get financial compensation and better access to treatment. It aims to make it easier for victims and their families to receive money from those responsible for their exposure, without having to go through lengthy court cases.

A vote to oppose means

—Critics might worry about the cost to businesses and insurers who would have to pay compensation claims. Some may argue that the Act makes it too easy to claim money, or that it could be misused by people without genuine mesothelioma cases.

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Bill Passage

Commons

1st reading29 Aug 2013
2nd reading2 Dec 2013
Committee stage10 Dec 2013
Report stage7 Jan 2014
3rd reading7 Jan 2014

Lords

1st reading9 May 2013
2nd reading20 May 2013
Committee stage5 Jun 2013
Report stage17 Jul 2013
3rd reading22 Jul 2013

Royal Assent30 Jan 2014

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