Mesothelioma, etc., Act (Northern Ireland) 2008

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1. Introduction

2. Background and Policy Objectives

3. Consultation

4. Options Considered

5. Overview

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   Commentary on Sections

   1. Mesothelioma lump sum payments

      1. Section 1: Lump sum payments

      2. Section 2: Conditions of entitlement

      3. Section 3: Determination of claims

      4. Section 4: Reconsideration

      5. Section 5: Appeal to appeal tribunal

      6. Section 6: Appeal to Social Security Commissioner

      7. Section 7: Minors and persons who are incapable

   2. Recovery of mesothelioma and other lump sum payments

      1. Section 8: Amendment of Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) (Northern Ireland) Order 1997

      2. Section 9: Regulations

      3. Section 10: Assembly control

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