Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 12)
A Bill to provide that certain asbestos-related conditions are actionable personal injuries; and for connected purposes.
Current status of Bill:
The Bill was introduced on 23 June 2008. The Bill is currently being considered at Stage 1, and has been referred to the Justice Committee.
Current version of Bill: Bill (as introduced) (130KB pdf posted 24.06.2008)
Introduction
This Executive Bill was introduced by Kenny MacAskill MSP on 23 June 2008.
SPICe briefing on Bill (as introduced):
SB 08-40 Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) (Scotland) Bill (116 KB pdf posted 22.08.2008)
Stage 1
The lead committee for Stage 1 is the Justice Committee.
Lead committee: Justice Committee's Stage 1 consideration
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