The Attorney General v AB, AC and NK
The Attorney General v AB, AC and NK [2017] SHCA 72 (05 October 2017)
Damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity in St Helena should not be discounted from the UK Judicial College Guidelines, as local conditions and expectations now align more closely with the UK, and a discount would not properly reflect current realities. Ms AB is not entitled to loss of earnings beyond a minor shortfall, as her post-injury earnings exceeded her pre-injury salary. Ms NK's damages for the costs of a financial deputy should be limited to the costs of appointment under St Helena law, as the local statutory regime provides adequate protection.
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- Assessment of damages
- Vicarious liability
- Sterilisation without consent
- Loss of earnings
- Appointment of financial deputy
- Discrimination