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The Human Rights Act

By: Contributor(s): Series: Building ; 265(8154) 22 September 2000, 58-63(6)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Assesses the implications of the Human Rights Act for the construction industry: provides an overview of what the new rules will mean for construction disputes and procedures; considers whether carrying out a human rights audit will become a standard part of the planning procedure; contends that any hint of coercion in an ADR procedure will give rise to a human rights defence; looks at the effect on PFI, suggesting there may be increased risks for prison and hospital work.

Assesses the implications of the Human Rights Act for the construction industry: provides an overview of what the new rules will mean for construction disputes and procedures; considers whether carrying out a human rights audit will become a standard part of the planning procedure; contends that any hint of coercion in an ADR procedure will give rise to a human rights defence; looks at the effect on PFI, suggesting there may be increased risks for prison and hospital work.