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Time to say sorry? Apologies (Scotland) Act 2016 comes into force
11.07.2017United Kingdom
On 19 June 2017 the key provisions of the Apologies (Scotland) Act 2016 quietly came into force, having received Royal Assent in February 2016. A short but significant Act, the lack of fanfare may belie its relevance. What does the Act do – and what are the practical implications for everyone who deals with complaints?
What does the Act do?
The Act aims to encourage apologies by providing that an apology is inadmissible in most civil proceedings as evidence relevant to the determination of liability, and cannot otherwise be used to the prejudice of the person or organisation making the apology.
(More).... http://www.cms-lawnow.com/ealerts/20...76AFB8F740EF32
Nb Sorry if this has already been posted.
^^^^^^ (Sent from Glasgow!)
11.07.2017United Kingdom
On 19 June 2017 the key provisions of the Apologies (Scotland) Act 2016 quietly came into force, having received Royal Assent in February 2016. A short but significant Act, the lack of fanfare may belie its relevance. What does the Act do – and what are the practical implications for everyone who deals with complaints?
What does the Act do?
The Act aims to encourage apologies by providing that an apology is inadmissible in most civil proceedings as evidence relevant to the determination of liability, and cannot otherwise be used to the prejudice of the person or organisation making the apology.
(More).... http://www.cms-lawnow.com/ealerts/20...76AFB8F740EF32
Nb Sorry if this has already been posted.
^^^^^^ (Sent from Glasgow!)
