UK Mesothelioma Act – Update
The UK Mesothelioma Act continues to wend its way through the legislative process. The most recent action on specific language occurred at a committee hearing – specifics are here. Further meetings are planned, but the process seems headed to a near term conclusion. Here is the most recent statement by the UK government on mesothelioma compensation (December 4). The government apparently is backing away from the some of the more extreme proposals from the insurance industry.