In Cook v Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW) & Anor [2024] NSWSC 1332, the NSW Supreme Court considered the concept of a school's non-delegable duty to a student and found it did not extend to a horse riding program run by an external provider, though the external provider was found negligent.
Schools have a duty to safeguard the well-being of their students and must take reasonable steps to prevent harm to those in their care. Therefore, a school may be held responsible if a student is injured as a result of inadequate supervision.
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The limits of liability under the Montreal Convention 1999 which relate to international air carriage are set to increase from 24 December 2024.
Injury claims are an area of concern for all organisations and the Government is no exception.
Institutions such as schools or churches can be held liable if an individual or group contracts a foodborne illness due to negligent food preparation.
