UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0559
Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill changes the law around compensation for people who've developed illnesses from asbestos exposure. It aims to make it easier for victims to claim damages by adjusting how the courts handle these cases, particularly when someone was exposed to asbestos from multiple sources or over a long time period.
Presented by Baroness Quin.
PrivateLordsCommittee stage
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage
Lords
- 1st reading19 Nov 2009
- 2nd reading5 Feb 2010
- Committee stage5 Mar 2010