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Section 48: Sections 44 and 46 and diffuse mesothelioma proceedings

Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 · 2012 c. 10View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 2: Litigation funding and costs

Sections 44 and 46 may not be brought into force in relation to proceedings relating to a claim for damages in respect of diffuse mesothelioma until the Lord Chancellor has—

carried out a review of the likely effect of those sections in relation to such proceedings, and
published a report of the conclusions of the review.

In this section "diffuse mesothelioma" has the same meaning as in the Pneumoconiosis etc (Workers' Compensation) Act 1979.

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