Court of Appeal—duty of care local standards is at date of construction, not accident (Japp v Virgin Holidays)

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DR analysis: The Court of Appeal has concluded the important point that, when determining an alleged breach of the duty of care with regard to construction of a hotel, where the duty fell to be considered by reference to compliance with local standards, the relevant standards were those applicable at the time of construction/installation, rather than as at the date of the accident.