18 Defined terms used in more than one section of this Act
Mesothelioma Act 2014 (2014 c 1) | Legislation

18  Defined terms used in more than one section of this Act

(1)     In this Act—

“application” means an application for a payment under the scheme;

“active insurer” has the meaning given by section 13;

“the compulsory insurance legislation” means—

(a)     the Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969, or

(b)     the Employer's Liability (Defective Equipment and Compulsory Insurance) (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (SI 1972/963 (NI 6));

“damages” includes a payment in settlement of a claim for damages;

“dependant”, in relation

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