Section 6(1)

Any damage for which a person is liable under section 2 above shall be deemed to have been caused— for the purposes of the Fatal Accidents Act 1976, by that person’s wrongful act, neglect or default; for the purposes of section 3 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1940 (contribution among joint wrongdoers), by that person’s wrongful act or negligent act or omission; for the purposes of sections 3 to 6 of the Damages (Scotland) Act 2011(rights of relatives of a deceased), by that person’s act or omission; and for the purposes of Part II of the Administration of Justice Act 1982 (damages for personal injuries, etc.—Scotland), by an act or omission giving rise to liability in that person to pay damages.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-07-30