ABSTRACT
Q Understand the general character of statutory torts Q Understand the circumstances in which these will give rise to civil liability Q Be able to critically analyse the area Q Be able to apply the law to factual situations and reach conclusions as to liability
16.1 Statutes creating civil liability Commonly statutory duties are regulatory in character and in the case of breach a body such as the Health and Safety Commission will bring an action leading to a criminal sanction, usually a fi ne. However, often a statute imposing a duty may also give rise to civil liability. The ensuing civil action is then known in tort as an action for breach of a statutory duty.
