Liability for psychiatric illness

Article Abstract:

The Law Commission recently issued a consultation paper on liability for psychiatric illness, currently a topic of much popular concern due in part to secondary victims of the Hillsborough tragedy. The commission concluded that the law should be reformed regarding secondary victims by dropping the current requirements of proximity in space and time and of directly witnessing the triggering event when the plaintiff is emotionally close to the primary victim. Seven principles of liability are outlined.

Cases, Employer liability, Mental illness, Mental disorders, Mental distress (Law)

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CBI launches EHS benchmarking tool

Article Abstract:

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) launched Contour, an environmental health and safety benchmarking tool, which includes a self-assessment questionnaire, an independent facilitator who comes to the site, and a CBI report which details the company's strengths and weaknesses and points out opportunities for improvement.

Services, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Confederation of British Industry

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