Introduction |
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0.1 The problems posed by terrorism for civil liability |
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0.2 Potential claimants and potentially liable parties |
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0.3 Structure of analysis |
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Part I. International and EU law |
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1 Liability for terrorism-related risks under international law |
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12 | (7) |
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1.1.1 1952 Convention on Damage Caused by Foreign Aircraft to Third Parties on the Surface |
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12 | (1) |
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1.1.1.1 Brief summary of the regime |
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1.1.1.2 Basis of liability |
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12 | (1) |
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1.1.1.3 Liable persons (attribution of liability) |
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1.1.1.5 Exclusions and defences |
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15 | (1) |
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1.1.1.6 Financial security and compensation mechanisms |
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15 | (1) |
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1.1.1.7 Relevance of the Rome Convention |
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16 | (1) |
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1.1.2 1999 Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air |
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16 | (1) |
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1.1.2.1 Brief summary of the regime |
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1.1.2.2 Basis of liability |
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16 | (1) |
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1.1.2.3 Liable persons (attribution of liability) |
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1.1.2.5 Exclusions and defences |
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18 | (1) |
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1.1.2.6 Financial security and compensation mechanisms |
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1.1.2.7 Relevance of the Montreal Convention |
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1.2.1 Summary of the regime |
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21 | (1) |
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21 | (1) |
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1.2.5 Exclusions and defences |
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23 | (1) |
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1.2.6 Financial security and compensation mechanisms |
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24 | (2) |
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1.2.7 Jurisdictional and procedural issues |
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1.2.8 Relevance of the nuclear liability conventions |
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27 | (1) |
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28 | (7) |
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1.3.1 Brief summary of the regime |
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29 | (1) |
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1.3.5 Exclusions and defences |
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31 | (1) |
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1.3.6 Financial security and compensation mechanism |
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31 | (3) |
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1.3.7 Jurisdictional and procedural issues |
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34 | (1) |
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1.3.8 Relevance of the marine oil pollution conventions |
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34 | (1) |
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1.4 Other relevant treaties |
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1.4.1 2010 International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea |
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1.4.1.1 Brief summary of the regime |
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35 | (1) |
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1.4.1.2 Basis of liability |
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37 | (1) |
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38 | (1) |
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1.4.1.4 Limitation of liability |
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39 | (1) |
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1.4.1.5 Financial security and compensation mechanism |
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42 | (1) |
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1.4.1.6 Jurisdictional issues |
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42 | (1) |
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43 | (1) |
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1.4.2 2003 Protocol on Civil Liability and Compensation for Damage Caused by the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents on Transboundary Waters |
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44 | (1) |
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1.4.2.1 Brief summary of the regime |
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44 | (1) |
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1.4.2.2 Basis of liability |
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45 | (1) |
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46 | (1) |
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1.4.2.4 Limitation of liability |
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46 | (1) |
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1.4.2.5 Financial security and compensation mechanism |
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47 | (1) |
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47 | (1) |
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1.4.3 1971 United Nations Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects |
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48 | (1) |
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1.4.3.1 Brief summary of the regime |
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48 | (1) |
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1.4.3.2 Basis of liability |
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48 | (1) |
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49 | (1) |
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49 | (1) |
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1.4.3.5 Exclusions and defences |
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50 | (1) |
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1.5.1 Comparing liability regimes |
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51 | (1) |
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1.5.2 Relevance of the international treaties for TRR |
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51 | (3) |
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54 | (2) |
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2 Liability for terrorism-related risk under EU law |
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56 | (29) |
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56 | (1) |
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2.2 Member State liability for terrorism-related risk under the Francovich doctrine |
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57 | (2) |
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2.3 EU laws and policies regarding terrorism |
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2.3.1 EU policy on combating terrorism |
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59 | (3) |
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2.3.2 Directive 2004/80/EC relating to compensation to crime victims |
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62 | (1) |
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2.3.2.1 Brief summary of the regime |
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62 | (1) |
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2.3.2.2 Implications for liability for terrorism-related risk |
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63 | (1) |
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2.4 EU legislation relevant to liability for terrorism-related risk |
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63 | (19) |
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2.4.1 Environmental Liability Directive |
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63 | (1) |
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2.4.1.1 Brief summary of the regime |
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63 | (1) |
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2.4.1.2 Exclusions and defences |
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64 | (1) |
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66 | (1) |
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2.4.1.4 Environmental Liability Directive's implications for terrorism-related risk |
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67 | (2) |
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2.4.2 Product Liability Directive |
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2.4.2.1 Brief summary of the regime |
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2.4.2.2 The concept of defect |
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69 | (1) |
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2.4.2.3 Exclusions and defences |
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71 | (1) |
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74 | (1) |
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2.4.2.5 Product Liability Directive's implications for terrorism-related risk |
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74 | (1) |
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2.4.3 Regulations and effects on liability |
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75 | (2) |
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2.4.4 EU legislation regarding cross-border claims |
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2.4.4.1 Regulation 44/2001 on the jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters |
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2.4.4.1.1 Brief summary of the regime |
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79 | (1) |
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2.4.4.2 Regulation 864/2007 on the law applicable to non-contractual obligations |
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2.4.4.2.1 Brief summary of the regime |
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81 | (1) |
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82 | (5) |
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82 | (1) |
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82 | (2) |
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2.5.3 Relevance for the security industry |
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Part II. Liability for terrorism-related risk under Member State law |
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85 | (122) |
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3 Civil liability systems of seven EU Member States |
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87 | (27) |
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87 | (17) |
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3.1.1 Fault-based liability |
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87 | (1) |
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3.1.1.2 Duty of care and unlawfulness |
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88 | (1) |
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3.1.1.3 Breach of duty of care and fault |
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89 | (1) |
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3.1.1.4 Contributory negligence |
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89 | (1) |
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3.1.1.5 Vicarious liability |
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92 | (2) |
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3.1.3 Special liability regimes |
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3.1.3.1 General instruments increasing liability exposure for dangerous activities |
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3.1.3.2 Special third-party liability regimes |
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96 | (1) |
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96 | (1) |
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3.1.3.2.2 Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) |
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98 | (1) |
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3.1.3.2.3 Nuclear installations |
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98 | (1) |
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3.1.3.2.4 Medical products (pharmaceuticals) |
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103 | (1) |
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3.1.3.2.5 Environmental harm |
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103 | (1) |
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3.2 Relationship between tort liability and regulation |
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104 | (2) |
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3.2.1 Relationship between tort liability and regulation in general |
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104 | (1) |
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3.2.2 Specific regulations affecting liability risks of security providers |
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105 | (1) |
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106 | (1) |
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3.3.1 Standard burden of proof regarding causation |
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106 | (1) |
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3.3.2 Instruments to lighten the burden of proof regarding causation |
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106 | (1) |
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3.4 Attribution of liability |
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107 | (1) |
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3.5 Damages and available remedies |
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108 | (3) |
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3.5.1 Types of compensable damages |
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108 | (2) |
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3.5.2 Exclusion of heads of damage by contractual agreement |
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110 | (1) |
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3.5.3 Special instruments for mitigating the liability of the tortfeasor |
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111 | (1) |
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3.6 Alternative compensation mechanisms |
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3.6.1 Alternative compensation schemes |
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111 | (1) |
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3.6.2 Compensation schemes for victims of terrorism |
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112 | (1) |
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3.6.3 Special rules on case management |
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113 | (1) |
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Cases: Monika Hinteregger; England and Wales: Claire McIvor; France: Florence G'sell; Germany: Peter Rott; Netherlands: Siewert Lindenbergh and Willem van Boom; Poland: Ewa Baginska; Spain: Pedro del Olmo; Sweden: Philip Mielnicki and Marten Schultz) |
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4.1 Case 1 Defective emergency stop button |
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114 | (13) |
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4.2 Case 2 Defective safety programmable logic controller |
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127 | (25) |
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4.3 Case 3 Public service (infrastructure) undertaking |
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152 | (13) |
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4.4 Case 4 Border control |
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165 | (7) |
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4.5 Case 5 Aeroplane crash |
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172 | (13) |
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185 | (22) |
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5.1 Liability of operator of dangerous activities |
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185 | (2) |
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185 | (1) |
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5.1.1.1 Fault-based liability |
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185 | (1) |
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186 | (1) |
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5.2 Liability of security providers |
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187 | (5) |
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187 | (2) |
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5.2.2 Towards third parties |
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189 | (1) |
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5.2.2.1 Fault-based liability |
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189 | (1) |
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5.2.2.1.2 Effect of regulations for the security provider on fault-based liability |
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190 | (1) |
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5.2.2.2 Product liability |
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191 | (1) |
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5.2.3 Recourse of operator against security provider and vice versa |
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191 | (1) |
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5.3 Liability for pure economic loss and environmental damage |
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192 | (3) |
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5.4 Liability for damage caused by natural disaster or act of terror |
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195 | (6) |
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5.4.1 Case 2: Negligence and fault-based liability |
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195 | (1) |
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5.4.2 Case 3: Public service undertaking |
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196 | (1) |
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5.4.3 Case 4: Border control |
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197 | (1) |
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5.4.4 Case 5: Aeroplane crash |
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198 | (3) |
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201 | (8) |
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5.5.1 Liability of operators of dangerous activities |
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201 | (1) |
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5.5.2 Liability of security providers |
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201 | (1) |
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5.5.2.1 Liability to customers |
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201 | (1) |
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5.5.2.2 Liability towards third parties |
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202 | (1) |
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5.5.3 Pure economic loss and environmental harm |
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203 | (1) |
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5.5.4 Multiple causation and recourse |
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204 | (1) |
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5.5.5 Standard and burden of proof |
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204 | (1) |
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5.5.6 Liability of operators or security providers for damage caused by natural disaster or act of terror |
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205 | (2) |
Part III. Assessment of liability for terrorism-related risk |
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6 Insurance of terrorism-related risks |
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209 | (30) |
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6.1 Insurance: Legal and economic background |
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209 | (7) |
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210 | (2) |
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6.1.2 Conditions of insurability |
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212 | (3) |
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215 | (1) |
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6.2 Insurance of man-made disasters |
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216 | (14) |
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6.2.1 Demand-side problems: the case for compulsory liability insurance |
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218 | (2) |
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6.2.2 Supply-side problems |
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220 | (1) |
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6.2.3 Government support needed? |
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220 | (1) |
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6.2.3.1 The case for public-private partnerships |
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220 | (1) |
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6.2.3.2 Government providing an additional layer |
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223 | (1) |
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6.2.3.3 The Consorcio de Compensacion de Seguros |
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224 | (1) |
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6.2.3.4 The Fukushima case |
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225 | (5) |
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6.3 Insurance of terrorism-related risk |
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230 | (7) |
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237 | (2) |
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7 Contracting for liability limitation |
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239 | (13) |
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7.1 Industry practices with respect to limitation of liability |
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240 | (8) |
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7.1.1 Analysis of three specific sectors |
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240 | (2) |
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7.1.2 Industry practices in other sectors |
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242 | (4) |
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7.1.3 Relevance for the security industry |
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246 | (2) |
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7.2 Risk mitigation strategies |
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248 | (2) |
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250 | (2) |
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8 Alternative systems for redressing terrorism-related risks |
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252 | (31) |
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252 | (10) |
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8.1.1 Exclusive federal cause of action against sellers of QATT |
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254 | (1) |
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8.1.2 Exclusive jurisdiction in a federal district court |
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255 | (1) |
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255 | (1) |
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8.1.4 Government contractor defence |
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255 | (1) |
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8.1.5 Liability capped to the amount of insurance coverage |
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256 | (1) |
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8.1.5.1 Institutional features |
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258 | (1) |
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8.1.5.1.1 Central role of federal agency |
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258 | (1) |
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8.1.5.1.2 Exclusive federal cause of action |
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259 | (1) |
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8.1.5.2 Procedural features |
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259 | (1) |
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8.1.5.2.1 Review procedure |
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259 | (1) |
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8.1.5.2.2 Publication of the decisions |
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260 | (1) |
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8.1.5.2.3 Supervision of the use of the Safety Act mark |
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260 | (1) |
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8.1.5.3 Substantive features |
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260 | (2) |
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8.2 Insurance of natural disasters |
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262 | (15) |
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8.2.1 First-party insurance for natural disasters |
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262 | (2) |
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8.2.2 Demand-side problems |
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264 | (1) |
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8.2.3 The case for comprehensive disaster insurance |
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265 | (1) |
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265 | (1) |
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268 | (2) |
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8.2.4 Supply-side problems |
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270 | (2) |
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272 | (1) |
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273 | (1) |
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275 | (1) |
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276 | (1) |
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8.3 Victim compensation solutions |
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277 | (2) |
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8.4 Government-provided compensation |
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279 | (4) |
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8.4.1 Arguments in favour of government compensation |
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279 | (1) |
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8.4.2 Arguments against government compensation |
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280 | (1) |
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8.4.3 Policy recommendation |
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281 | (2) |
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9 Is liability for terrorism-related risk enterprise-threatening? |
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283 | (17) |
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283 | (1) |
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9.2 Terrorist attacks and case law |
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284 | (2) |
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9.2.1 The September 11 attacks (9/11) |
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284 | (1) |
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9.2.2 The Lockerbie bombing |
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285 | (1) |
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9.2.3 The Korean Air Lines shootdown |
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285 | (1) |
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9.2.4 World Trade Center bombing |
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286 | (1) |
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9.2.5 School, theatre and mall shootings |
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286 | (1) |
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9.3 Arguments in favour of limiting liability for terrorism-related risk in the EU |
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286 | (10) |
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9.3.1 The extent of liability exposure |
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288 | (5) |
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9.3.2 Risk mitigation strategies |
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293 | (3) |
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296 | (4) |
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10 Economic analysis of current liability for terrorism-related risk and alternatives |
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300 | (16) |
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10.1 Goals and functions of liability law |
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301 | (2) |
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301 | (1) |
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302 | (1) |
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303 | (4) |
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10.3 Lessons from international law |
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307 | (1) |
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307 | (4) |
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10.5 Mandatory financial security |
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311 | (2) |
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313 | (3) |
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11 Is there a role for the European Union? |
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316 | (14) |
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11.1 Options to limit liability |
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317 | (6) |
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318 | (1) |
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11.1.2 Other liability limitations |
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318 | (2) |
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11.1.3 Initiatives addressing issues in the market for security goods and services |
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320 | (1) |
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11.1.4 Initiatives aimed at the insurance market |
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321 | (1) |
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11.1.5 A Commission recommendation or communication? |
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322 | (1) |
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11.2 Procedural solutions |
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323 | (1) |
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11.3 Victim compensation solutions |
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324 | (1) |
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11.3.1 Initiatives aimed at informing the security industry and, as necessary, insurers, Member States and other stakeholders about issues of liability (and, if necessary, insurance and contracting) |
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324 | (1) |
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11.4 Prerequisites in institutional EU law |
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325 | (5) |
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325 | (3) |
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11.4.2 General principles of EU law |
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328 | (1) |
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329 | (1) |
Conclusions |
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Bibliography |
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Index |
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