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PI & Clinical Negligence weekly highlights—22 September 2022

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Published on: 22 September 2022

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Table of contents

CPR updates
MoJ confirms CPR Form changes following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Costs
Civil Justice Council extends closing date of consultation on costs
Vicarious liability
A closer look at the vicarious liability test in sexual abuse cases
Regulation of medical professionals
Welsh Government launches duty of candour consultation
Road traffic accidents
Barrow (by his litigation friend and grandfather) and others v Merrett and another [2022] EWCA Civ 1241

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Article summary

This week's edition of PI & Clinical Negligence weekly highlights includes the changes to the CPR forms following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II and the extension of the closing date for the CJC’s consultation on costs. We also take a closer look at the vicarious liability test in sexual abuse cases. In addition, we have our usual round-up of other key cases and news and New Law Journal articles of interest.

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