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Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Act 2015
Summary
This Act encourages social action and volunteering by protecting people legally when they help others in good faith. It aims to make people feel confident about stepping in to help in emergencies or community projects without worrying about being sued for making honest mistakes.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means encouraging people to volunteer, help their communities, and act heroically in emergencies without fear of being sued. It protects good Samaritans who try to help others from facing legal trouble if something goes wrong.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act might protect people who act carelessly or recklessly, making it harder for injured people to get justice. Some fear it could reduce safety standards by letting people off the hook too easily when they cause harm.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading12 Jun 2014
- 2nd reading21 Jul 2014
- Committee stage4 Sept 2014
- Report stage20 Oct 2014
- 3rd reading20 Oct 2014
Lords
- 1st reading21 Oct 2014
- 2nd reading4 Nov 2014
- Committee stage18 Nov 2014
- Report stage15 Dec 2014
- 3rd reading6 Jan 2015
Royal Assent12 Feb 2015
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