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001 ABS63472
008 000000n2001 000 0 eng u
035 _a(Sirsi) u110802
100 _aBarnes, R.
245 _aStand up for their rights
260 _c2001
490 _aBuilding
_v266(8166) 26 January 2001, 62-63(2)
520 _aWarns that consultants can be found to have breached the Human Rights Act 1998 if they contravene its provisions whilst performing any public body's functions. Although approach the courts will take remains unclear many local authorities are demanding that consultants both comply with the Act and offer the authority indemnity against the costs of damages, reinstatement claims and expenses incurred as a result of their actions. Considers the consultant's liability under the Act and the need for, and likely requirements of, indemnity insurance. NOTE: This abstract was also listed in Abstracts and Reviews as ABS63473.
590 _aABS
650 _aCONSULTANCY
650 _aCONSULTANTS
650 _aHUMAN RIGHTS
650 _aHUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1998
650 _aInsurance
_96249
650 _aLIABILITY
650 _aPROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE
690 _aMANAGEMENT-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT-PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
942 _n0
999 _c66052
_d66052