The Liability of Trade Unions in Proceedings in Tort (Increase of Limits on Damages) Order 2022

Transitional provision

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3.  The amendments made in Article 2 do not have effect in relation to any proceedings in tort(1) the subject of which is an act(2) that began or occurred before 21st July 2022.

(1)

“Tort” is defined in section 298 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) (“the 1992 Act”) as follows: ““tort”, as respects Scotland, means delict, and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly”.

(2)

“Act” is defined in section 298 of the 1992 Act as follows: ““act” and “action” each includes omission, and references to doing an act or taking action shall be construed accordingly”.