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Fatal Accidents Act 1976

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2(1)In the following enactments references to the Fatal Accidents Acts, or to the [1846 c. 93.] Fatal Accidents Act 1846, or to section 1 of that Act, include references to this Act.

(2)The said enactments are—

  • section 1(5) of the [1934 c. 41.] Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934 (cause of action surviving death),

  • section 12(1)(a)(iii) of the [1957 c. 59.] Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1957 (civil liability under that Act),

  • section 3 of the [1961 c. 27.] Carriage by Air Act 1961 (civil liability under Convention implemented by that Act),

  • section 14(2) of the [1965 c. 36.] Gas Act 1965 (civil liability under that Act),

  • section 10 of the [1971 c. 22.] Animals Act 1971 (civil liability under that Act),

  • section 11(2) of the [1971 c. 61.] Mineral Workings (Offshore Installations) Act 1971 (civil liability under that Act),

  • section 2(4) of the [1972 c. 21.] Deposit of Poisonous Waste Act 1972 (civil liability under that Act),

  • section 88(4)(a) of the [1974 c. 40.] Control of Pollution Act 1974 (civil liability under that Act),

  • section 6(1)(d) of the [1975 c. 16.] Industrial Injuries and Diseases (Old Cases) Act 1975,

  • section 30(1) of the [1975 c. 74.] Petroleum and Submarine Pipe-Lines Act 1975 (civil liability under that Act).

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