OLA 57 Flashcards
1
Q
How does OLA 57 help claimants?
A
Helps claimants who couldn’t sue in negligence as couldn’t prove breach
2
Q
What is the positive effect OLA 57 has on occupiers?
A
They are more careful about the state of premises
3
Q
What did the judge say about the law of OLA 57?
A
It’s a little gem of a statute
4
Q
Who does OLA favour the safety of?
A
Children
5
Q
What are the negatives of OLA 57?
A
High cost
Often face high bill for small injury
6
Q
Could OLA be state run?
A
No as to costly (New Zealand)
7
Q
Could the UK implement a no fault liability system for OLA 57
A
No don’t want compensation culture (US)
8
Q
What does OLA 57 aim to do?
A
Reduce claims Staples v West Dorset
