The Department for Constitutional Affairs has issued a consultation document on the civil law relating to claims for damages. The paper considers making it possible for a wider range of people to bring claims for damages where someone has been killed as a result of the negligence of another. It is proposed to extend the categories of persons considered to be dependants and to widen those eligible to claim damages for bereavement.
Another topic under consideration is the possibility that an injured person could claim the cost of private medical treatment where appropriate.
The consultation paper can be seen on the Department for Constitutional Affairs website.
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Government Proposes Changes to Law on Damages for Injury
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