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Compensation Act: Commenced in July

The Compensation Act 2006 has attempted – amongst other things – to undo some of the ‘compensation culture’ that deters people from organising desirable activities. So the Act permits courts to take into account the deterrent effect of potential liability because a tortfeasor obliged to have taken certain steps might in future be deterred from organising or taking part in desirable activities.
Also, the Act clarifies (rather than changes) the law by providing that, for example, an apology or an offer of treatment shall not amount to an admission of liability.
The Compensation Act 2006