The claimant teacher sought damages after being assaulted by an autistic student, alleging failure to provide a safe system of work. There was no completed risk assessment.
Held: The risks had in fact been assessed, including the behaviour of the particular pupil. The court was not satisfied that the defendant had been negligent or failed in its duties to the claimant.
Citations:
[2006] EWHC 224 (QB)
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Personal Injury, Health and Safety
Updated: 16 August 2022; Ref: scu.238931