Members might be interested in, or at least intrigued by this forthcoming Parliamentary debate on a proposal to alter the burden of proof in negligence claims brought by cyclists. It will take place Scottish Parliament on 29th October. The notice of the Motion and debate can be found at



http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx?SearchType=Advance&ReferenceNumbers=S4M-07934&ResultsPerPage=10



The background is in an initiative by a body in Scotland that provides legal advice to cyclists. The details can be found at



http://www.cycling-accident-compensation.co.uk/parliamentary-debate.aspx



It is an example of how in a small country a group may bring particular pressure. This is not to comment on the wisdom of the proposal either way.



John Blackie

Professor John W G Blackie

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University of Strathclyde
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