Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:59:39 +0100

From: Robert Stevens

Subject: Torts in the House of Lords Again

For someone trying to write on the law of torts, the hyperactivity of the House of Lords is very depressing.

Majrowski v Guy's and Thomas' Hospital

Employer can be vicariously liable for an employee's harassment under the statutory tort created by the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.

Decision of Court of Appeal confirmed.

The decision is right but there is some unfortunate loose dicta.

Robert Stevens
Barrister
University of Oxford

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