Compensation Act 2006
The Compensation Act 2006 (c.29) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Long Title is: An Act to specify certain factors that may be taken into account by a court determining a claim in negligence or breach of statutory duty; to make provision about damages for mesothelioma; and to make provision for the regulation of claims management services.
The Compensation Act 2006 (c.29) was introduced in response to concerns about a growing compensation culture but conversely to ensure that the public received dependable service from claims management companies.
In introducing the Bill, Baroness Ashton said that it was intended "to tackle perceptions that can lead to a disproportionate fear of litigation and risk averse behaviour; to find ways to discourage and resist bad claims; and to improve the system for those with a valid claim for compensation.The Act brought in specific changes to the law of liability and damages in negligence and breach of statutory duty.
It further introduced a scheme of regulation for claims management companies.
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