Strict Liability

Question 0

SL at common law - what 4 examples?

Answer 0

Vicarious liability for the tort of another
Certain liability for independent contractors
Certain liability for dangerous things
Certain very limited liability in nuisance

Question 1

What is SL?

Answer 1

Liability without proof of fault

Question 2

SL from statute, what are the 7 main areas?

Answer 2

Work accidents where a breath of safety statute is involved- enterprise and regulatory reform act 2013
Product liability - consumer protection act
Dangerous animals - animals acts 1971
Aircraft accidents and shipping incidents
Nuclear power - nuclear installations act
Oil pollution - merchant shipping oil pollution act 1995
Poisonous waste- control of pollution act 1974

Question 3

Why have SL?

Answer 3

Increase no, of people receiving compensation, increase deterrence and better reflect moral views of responsibility.