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Asbestos Injury Relief Act.

Country/Territory
Korea, Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Liability/compensation Public health Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Institution
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to redress damage to health caused by asbestos in a prompt and fair manner by seeking measures to pay benefits to asbestos-inflicted disease sufferers and their bereaved family members. In particular, the Corporation shall establish a Committee for Determination of Asbestos Injuries in order to have the this Committee deliberate on the recognition as an asbestos victim under the present Act. The text consists of 54 articles.

Full text
English
Website
www.klri.re.kr

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Enforcement Decree of the Asbestos Injury Relief Act.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2012 (2015)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Liability/compensation, Public health, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Special fund, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX