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The Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009 (Commencement) Order 2009

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Scottish Statutory Instruments

2009 No. 172 (C. 12)

DAMAGES

The Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009 (Commencement) Order 2009

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29th April 2009

The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 4(1) of the Damages (Asbestos related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009(1).

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1.  This Order may be cited as the Damages (Asbestos related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009 (Commencement) Order 2009.

Commencement

2.  The appointed day for the Damages (Asbestos related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009 coming into force is 17th June 2009.

FERGUS EWING

Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers

St Andrew’s House,

Edinburgh

29th April 2009

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order brings into force the Damages (Asbestos related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009.

This Act will provide that certain asbestos-related conditions are actionable personal injuries; and will provide for connected purposes.

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