48Sections 44 and 46 and diffuse mesothelioma proceedingsE+W
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(1)Sections 44 and 46 may not be brought into force in relation to proceedings relating to a claim for damages in respect of diffuse mesothelioma until the Lord Chancellor has—
(a)carried out a review of the likely effect of those sections in relation to such proceedings, and
(b)published a report of the conclusions of the review.
(2)In this section “diffuse mesothelioma” has the same meaning as in the Pneumoconiosis etc (Workers' Compensation) Act 1979.