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The Law of Professional Immunities

The Law of Professional Immunities

Author: Mark Davies
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199695959
Published In: June 2014
Format: Hardback , 272 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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The first specialist and authoritative guide to professional immunities
A single source for comprehensive coverage of the concept and history of immunities
Provides examples of those professions considered immune with reference to relevant case law
Clearly laid out to help for quick and accurate analysis

Provides an authoritative analytical and practical doctrinal consideration of the law relating to professional immunities in tort law. Dr Davies primarily focuses on English law with some coverage of other common law jurisdictions where cases and other materials are relevant. Professional obligations and liabilities play an important role in tort, with a limited number of professional and occupational groups considered to benefit from some 'immunity' from these. This essential text reviews the nature of immunities and considers the contexts in which the term is used before providing examples of those 'immune' professions with reference to case law and leading secondary commentary. It addresses the rationales and justifications for immunities and, more broadly, their interaction with general professional negligence and liability issues.

Readership: Solicitors and barristers specialising in professional liability and negligence seeking specialist coverage of this area of law. Academics, postgraduate and undergraduates researching or studying tort law and other subjects relevant to professional liability .

1: Introduction
2: Participants in the court and dispute resolution processes
3: Academics
4: Medical practitioners
5: Police
6: Military and other uniformed services
7: Local Government and public sector professionals
8: Professions and words and other miscellaneous professional protections
9: Concluding thoughts

Dr Mark Davies is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sussex where he is convenor for the Law of Tort, Professional Negligence and Liability, Ethics and Conduct of Lawyers courses.