The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme Regulations 2014

General duties of the scheme administrator

5.—(1) The scheme administrator must provide such information in connection with the operation of the scheme as the scheme administrator considers appropriate.

(2) Information provided under paragraph (1) may, in particular, relate to—

(a) the procedure for making an application;

(b) the medical evidence likely to be required to support a diagnosis of diffuse mesothelioma;

(c) any other evidence likely to be required to establish that a person is eligible under section 2 or 3 of the Act for a payment under the scheme;

(d) the determination of an application;

(e) reviews and appeals.

(3) The scheme administrator must—

(a) in considering an application, apply the normal civil standard of proof (the balance of probability) when deciding all matters of fact which require evidence to establish them;

(b) make the application forms available on request free of charge; and

(c) take all steps it considers reasonable to publicise the scheme.

(4) The scheme administrator must ensure that a sufficient number of persons with appropriate training and qualifications are available to decide the matters likely to arise in determining an application.