Royal Aeronautical Society | Event | Admissibility of Air Accident Reports in Court Proceedings
Across the globe, aircraft accidents and serious incidents are invariably followed by a State sponsored ICAO Annex 13 investigation, the stated purpose of which is the prevention of future accidents and incidents. Annex 13 stipulates that it is not the purpose of this activity to apportion blame or liability. Nevertheless, in some jurisdictions any resultant air accident report can be admitted in court proceedings concerning issues of blame or liability. Does this matter? And if so why?
This seminar will consider the implications, if any, of the potential admissibility of any Annex 13 air accident report, drawing upon the experience of the diverse law and practice in various jurisdictions. It will do so via two distinguished panels of speakers: one approaching the topic from the perspective of lawyers; and one doing so from the wider perspective of various relevant stakeholders. Time will be provided for panel discussion and debate.
Sadly I didn't attend that, as it looked fascinating, but the proceedings must be available somewhere.
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