Government plans to deduct legal fees from the damages paid to people dying from asbestos exposure are unlawful, the High Court has ruled.
The Asbestos Victims' Support Groups Forum UK brought the action against Justice Secretary Chris Grayling. The group challenged his decision to allow 25% of damages awarded to mesothelioma sufferers to be used to pay legal insurance premiums and costs. The Ministry of Justice said it was "disappointed" with the judgment.
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.It can take decades to develop, yet people live for an average of just nine months after diagnosis.
Around 2,000 people are diagnosed each year, and the numbers are set to increase over the next 30 years. Many people seek compensation by taking legal action against their former employers or the employer's insurance company.
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