January 5, 2004
Post-Accident Remedial Measures
This project examined the law relating to the admission of post-accident remedial measures as evidence of negligence. The law now permits post-accident remedial measures to be admitted in litigation as evidence of negligence. The current scheme may discourage people from taking steps to ensure that future accidents do not occur, Read more…
May 5, 2003
A Legal Framework for Informal Public Appeal Funds
Appeals to the public for donations are very often made spontaneously when disaster strikes or when funds are needed for a cause that excites public sympathy. Unlike fundraising campaigns by organized charities, these informal public appeals are often carried out with little planning. Sometimes it is not possible to use Read more…
September 5, 2002
Health Care Decisions and End-of-Life Issues
This project considers issues arising out of the implementation of new adult guardianship legislation, in particular the Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act (the HCCF). This project discusses those issues and also delves into implementation of two other statutes that also came into force as of 28 February Read more…
July 5, 2002
The Ultimate Limitation Period: Updating the Limitation Act
This project examines the ultimate limitation period contained in section 8 of the Limitation Act. The project identifies a number of problems associated with section 8 and makes recommendations with particular attention to: the appropriate length and commencement date of the ULP; the future of special ULPs; and the potential Read more…
January 5, 2001
Civil Remedies for Sexual Assault
This project addresses the way in which civil damages are assessed and awarded to the victims of sexual assault. Civil actions for damages, broadly speaking, comprise lawsuits commenced by plaintiffs against defendants for alleged wrongful conduct. Sexual assault can be defined as the intentional application of force that violates a Read more…