# Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, Section 69: Civil liability for breach of statutory duty


(1) Subject to subsection (2), nothing in this Part shall be construed as conferring a right of action in any civil proceedings (other than proceedings for recovery of a fine).
(2) Breach of a duty imposed on an employer by virtue of this Part shall, in so far as it causes damage to an employee, confer a right of action on that employee in civil proceedings.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2005/5/section/69 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fire-scotland-act-2005/section-69
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