Daily record uk reports that a law to health asbestos victims is in the making. The online newspaper reports that this new law would help Scots asbestos victims starting from next week.

The Executive are bringing in legislation to allow relatives to claim, even if the deceased was given compensation while alive.

The Mesothelioma Damages Bill won't become law until next year but deputy justice minister Johann Lamont yesterday told MSPs that it will be amended to apply from December 20.

She said: "We must ensure families receive the support they need and are not worried about legal choices".


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