Wide Range Of Changes To Civil Law

The Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 was signed into law on 2 August 2011. With certain exceptions, all of the provisions of the Act are in effect from that date. The exceptions requiring the making of commencement orders by the Minister for Justice and Equality are:

• Certain provisions amending the Private Security Services Act 2004
• The replacement of Section 85 of the Bankruptcy Act 1988 in relation to annulment and automatic discharge of bankruptcy
• Provisions regarding Family Mediation Services

The Act includes a wide range of amendments to civil and regulatory law. These include:

• Amendment of the law relating to civil liability for acts of good samaritans and volunteers