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Lord Phillips on suing councils

Master of the Rolls Lord Phillips has told the BBC that many councils are no longer providing everyday leisure activities because of the fear they will be sued if people hurt themselves. He said that councils were effectively blackmailed into paying compensation because it was cheaper than fighting false claims.

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