State of fear: Britain's "compensation culture" reviewed

WILLIAMS, K. (2005). State of fear: Britain's "compensation culture" reviewed. Legal studies, 25 (3), 499-515.

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Abstract

Assertions that Britain is (or is in danger of becoming) a 'blame and sue' society are nowadays so frequently repeated in the media and elsewhere that they have all but become received wisdom. Whether they express a dangerous reality or a passing moral panic deserves serious consideration because of their potential to influence legislative and judicial agendas. This article examines what is meant by the phrase 'compensation culture', evaluates the recent evidence concerning it, and attempts to assess whether the concerns expressed are justified.

Item Type:	Article
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018:	Law Research Group
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-121X.2005.tb00680.x
Page Range:	499-515
Depositing User:	Ann Betterton
Date Deposited:	23 Oct 2008
Last Modified:	18 Mar 2021 14:19
URI:	https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/691

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