Policy decisions Flashcards

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Why are judges careful when imposing liability in areas not yet dealt with.

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So as not to create an avalanche of new claims

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What are policy decisions goals?

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To create a precedent that is fair, just and reasonable.

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Factors that judges take into consideration regarding policy decisions?

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Loss Allocation - who can afford the loss?
Floodgates - will imposing liability lead to lots of new cases
Practical impact of imposing liability - will essential funds be diverted away from front-line activities?

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Do police have a duty of care to stop crime?

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Hill v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire -

No

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Robinson v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police

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Police knocked over old lady.

Police do not enjoy general immunity from suit in respect of anything done by them in the course of preventing crime

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What are policy decisions?

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Policy decisions are decisions made based on reasonable reasons and not individual justice.

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