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_aJones v Kaney _h[electronic resource] |
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| 520 | _a[2011] UKSC 13, 30 March 2011. Appellant J challenged the rule that an expert witness enjoyed immunity from any fom of civil action arising from evidence given in the course of proceedings. Considers whether public policy justifies granting immunity from liability in negligence to an expert witness in relation to the performance of his/her professional duties. Held: appeal allowed. Immunity from suit for breach of duty (whether in contract or in negligence) should be abolished. | ||
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