Caparo Test - 2. Proximity, Third Party

Question 1

There was insufficient proximity between an unidentified victim of potential crime and police not under
care/control at the time of the act

Answer 1

Hill v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire

Question 2

There was insufficient proximity as the defendant did not owe a duty of care as the act happened out of their control and supervision = insufficient proximity

Answer 2

Palmer v Tees Health Authority