Ever since "Crown Immunity" was binned, individuals have been able to sue the Government on the grounds of negligence (ISTR that was around the time of the 1974 HSAW Act).
From what I can see, this ruling, by the supreme court, simply extends the grounds to include the protections provided to human beings under the Human Rights Act.
Individuals may be given the right to sue but, that doesn't guarantee they'll win. If they can't prove (to the required standard) that the MoD acted in contravention of the HRA, they won't win.
However, on the other hand, if they can .........
All individuals and corporate bodies (including the government) are subject to the rule of the law of the land, however inconvenient that might be.
Well that's just my opinion, I'm no expert.
Rgds SOS
Last edited by SOSL; 20th Jun 2013 at 18:45.