PLEURAL PLAQUES COMPENSATION MUST STAND.
INSURERS ACTIONS "DESPICABLE.
INSURERS ACTIONS "DESPICABLE.
West of Scotland MSP and supporter of Clydeside Action on Asbestos Stuart McMillan has condemned the actions of insurance companies currently undertaking a judicial review over the Scottish Parliament's decision to support those affected by pleural plaques through the Damages (Asbestos-related conditions) (Scotland) Act.
The Act ensures that an earlier House of Lords decision which could have prevented sufferers claiming compensation is not applicable in Scotland.
Stuart McMillan, who has supported the campaigners behind this bill, today submitted a Parliamentary motion condemning the insurers determination to overturn the democratic decision of the Scottish Parliament.
Mr McMillan said;
"The insurers actions are despicable and seek to deprive those who have plueral plaques of the valuable compensation they are entitled to.
"Those who have plueral plaques are innocent victims of the damaging impact of asbestos and should not be punished for it.
"The Scottish Parliament took the democratic decision to pass this legislation and to ensure sufferers have access to compensation. It is not for insurance companies to challenge that simply because it might affect their economic interests.
“in Scotland we have what it takes to ensure those who should be compensated for their injuries receive that compensation – not to deprive people of legitimate compensation.
"As with every other organisation the insurers made their case to Parliament - it was rejected and they should accept that democratic decision rather than crying to the courts.
"This is a disgraceful attempt to restrict access to legitimate compensation."
Short Title: Insurers Against Asbestos Justice
That the Parliament notes with concern the decision by major insurance companies to challenge the recently passed Damages (Asbestos-related conditions) (Scotland) Act; notes with concern the insurers are "fundamentally opposed to any move that will extend compensation" to those suffering from asbestos related conditions; further notes the actions of these insurers will have devastating consequences for those suffering from pleural plaques and other asbestos related conditions; also believes that taking legal action to prevent the legislation coming in to force in June is contrary to the will of the Parliament and public feeling on the issue and detrimental to ensuring justice is appropriately given to those suffering from asbestos related conditions; appreciates the Scottish Government's stance to "vigorously defend" the Damages Act and to defend the rights of people negligently exposed to asbestos related conditions.
The Act ensures that an earlier House of Lords decision which could have prevented sufferers claiming compensation is not applicable in Scotland.
Stuart McMillan, who has supported the campaigners behind this bill, today submitted a Parliamentary motion condemning the insurers determination to overturn the democratic decision of the Scottish Parliament.
Mr McMillan said;
"The insurers actions are despicable and seek to deprive those who have plueral plaques of the valuable compensation they are entitled to.
"Those who have plueral plaques are innocent victims of the damaging impact of asbestos and should not be punished for it.
"The Scottish Parliament took the democratic decision to pass this legislation and to ensure sufferers have access to compensation. It is not for insurance companies to challenge that simply because it might affect their economic interests.
“in Scotland we have what it takes to ensure those who should be compensated for their injuries receive that compensation – not to deprive people of legitimate compensation.
"As with every other organisation the insurers made their case to Parliament - it was rejected and they should accept that democratic decision rather than crying to the courts.
"This is a disgraceful attempt to restrict access to legitimate compensation."
Short Title: Insurers Against Asbestos Justice
That the Parliament notes with concern the decision by major insurance companies to challenge the recently passed Damages (Asbestos-related conditions) (Scotland) Act; notes with concern the insurers are "fundamentally opposed to any move that will extend compensation" to those suffering from asbestos related conditions; further notes the actions of these insurers will have devastating consequences for those suffering from pleural plaques and other asbestos related conditions; also believes that taking legal action to prevent the legislation coming in to force in June is contrary to the will of the Parliament and public feeling on the issue and detrimental to ensuring justice is appropriately given to those suffering from asbestos related conditions; appreciates the Scottish Government's stance to "vigorously defend" the Damages Act and to defend the rights of people negligently exposed to asbestos related conditions.
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