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24 January 2012
Categories: Legislation
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Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/Draft)

Increases the amounts of compensation paid to sufferers, or their dependants, under the 2008 scheme by 5.2% from 1 April 2012.

Commencement date
1 April 2012

Legislation Affected

SI 2008/1963 amended


Summary

Where a claim is made by a sufferer the new rates will apply to those diagnosed with mesothelioma on or after 1 April 2012. Where a claim is made by a dependant the new rates will apply

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