#duty-of-care

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Film and TV charity unveils landmark mental health principles for UK industry

The nine principles outline the core actions any production would need to take to ensure support for mental health is positively and routinely embedded. They include creating a culture that supports wellbeing; fostering respectful, inclusive relationships across teams; managing the impact of difficult subject matter; and managing workload.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The costs could rise': Austria conviction could impact climbing across Europe

In his decision, the judge, Norbert Hofer a climber, and an expert in Austrian law relating to the mountains ruled that the galaxies-wide disparity in experience and skills between Thomas P and his late girlfriend Kerstin G meant that he had been de facto acting as her mountain guide as a favour despite no financial arrangement having been involved. The case has drawn media attention worldwide, for what if any precedent it could set for climbers and mountaineers involved in accidents.
Law
US politics
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

A contentious kids safety bill might be getting gutted - and nobody's happy

The Kids Online Safety Act may return without its duty of care provision, changing platform liability and reigniting disputes about online safety and content removal.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Ambulance service and NHS trust admit failures over death of musician

Both the ambulance service and NHS trust failed in their duty of care leading to Ebow Graham's death after ignoring urgent mental health concerns.
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