Johnson v University of Bristol (2017): an analysis by 3PB personal injury barrister Alice de Coverley
13th November 2017
Alice de Coverley considers the recent Court of Appeal decision in JOHNSON v UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL (2017) (Civ) 17 October 2017 (unreported), concerning the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
To read Alice's article, please click here.
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