A Bill to amend the Compensation Act 2006 to ensure that courts considering a claim of negligence or breach of statutory duty apply a presumption that defendants undertaking a desirable activity have satisfied the relevant standard of care; and for connect purposes
This bill would change how courts handle negligence or breach of statutory duty cases by adding a presumption that defendants undertaking a desirable activity have met the required standard of care. The claimant would need to present evidence to rebut that presumption if they want to succeed. It amends the Compensation Act 2006 for connected purposes.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons and is at an early stage of the legislative process.
Generated 21 February 2026
On 2 February 2010, the House of Commons was asked, under the Ten Minute Rule motion, to give leave for this Bill to be introduced. The sponsor was allowed 10 minutes to support the Bill and there was ten minutes for other MPs to comment. The House agreed and the Bill was read a first time.
The Second reading date for this Bill has not been named therefore the Bill has been dropped and will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
