A Comparative Law Analysis of No-Fault Comprehensive Compensation Funds: International Best Practice and Contemporary Applications

This book is a groundbreaking comparative law analysis of the world's largest and most mature compensation funds, impacting nearly 22 million people in four jurisdictions. It examines the operational and further development principles of these funds and identifies realistic development goals for them. It also explores new applications for large no-fault compensation funds, such as artificial intelligence and emergency public health liability challenges.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 508 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Publisher: Intersentia Ltd

This groundbreaking comparative law analysis delves into the world's largest and most mature compensation funds, impacting nearly 22 million people across four jurisdictions: Victoria (Australia), Quebec and Manitoba (Canada), and New Zealand. These funds operate in a revolutionary manner, challenging traditional tort law principles and offering a financially stable and sustainable solution. The author conducts a comprehensive analysis, identifying and proposing solutions to the core unresolved problems in the field of no-fault compensation. Additionally, they examine the operational and further development principles of the four largest no-fault compensation funds within these jurisdictions, highlighting their similarities and differences compared to similar schemes in civil law countries. A unique aspect of this book is its exploration of the human rights intersections of large no-fault compensation funds, a topic that has previously been overlooked in both literature and practice. Through qualitative surveys of these funds, the author examines funding, quantum of compensation, and dispute resolution issues. Furthermore, the book identifies realistic development goals for existing funds and looks ahead to the future, exploring new applications of large no-fault compensation funds in areas such as artificial intelligence and emergency public health liability challenges. In particular, it delves into the no-fault compensation funds underpinning the World Health Organization's COVAX scheme, established in early 2021.

A Comparative Law Analysis of No-Fault Comprehensive Compensation Funds offers valuable insights to a wide range of stakeholders, including academics, practitioners, policymakers, and students in both common law and civil jurisdictions. By examining the unique characteristics and challenges of these funds, the book contributes to the ongoing discussion on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and their impact on society. The comprehensive nature of the analysis and the practical solutions proposed make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of compensation law and beyond.

Weight: 880g
Dimension: 246 x 173 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839702983