Congenital Disabilities (Civil Liability) Act 1976 (1976 c 28)

This Act establishes the legal framework for civil liability in cases of congenital disabilities. It sets out the circumstances under which a child, born disabled due to prenatal harm, can claim compensation from those responsible. The legislation aims to ensure that children born with disabilities resulting from medical negligence, pharmaceutical errors, or other wrongful acts or omissions during pregnancy have a means to pursue legal recourse. This Act clarifies the legal standing of affected children and outlines the responsibilities of parties whose actions or inaction may cause prenatal harm.

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Congenital Disabilities (Civil Liability) Act 1976 (1976 c 28)

This Act establishes the legal framework for civil liability in cases of congenital disabilities. It sets out the circumstances under which a child, born disabled due to prenatal harm, can claim compensation from those responsible. The legislation aims to ensure that children born with disabilities resulting from medical negligence, pharmaceutical errors, or other wrongful acts or omissions during pregnancy have a means to pursue legal recourse. This Act clarifies the legal standing of affected children and outlines the responsibilities of parties whose actions or inaction may cause prenatal harm.

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Congenital Disabilities (Civil Liability) Act 1976 (1976 c 28)

1 Civil liability to child born disabled

[1A Extension of section 1 to cover infertility treatments]

2 Liability of woman driving when pregnant

3 Disabled birth due to radiation

4 Interpretation and other supplementary provisions

5 Crown application

6 Citation and extent

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