# The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Civil Liability) (Exceptions) Regulations 2013, Introduction: Introductory text


Health And Safety
Made 4th July 2013
Laid before Parliament 10th July 2013
Coming into force 1st October 2013
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations—
(a) in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 (“the 1972 Act”) and sections 15(1) and (2), 47(2), (2B)(b) and (7), and 50(1)(a) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (“the 1974 Act”), and by virtue of section 72(4) of the Employment Rights Act 1996; and
(b) for the purpose of giving effect, without modifications, to proposals submitted by the Health and Safety Executive (“the Executive”) under section 11(3) of the 1974 Act.
Before submitting proposals for these Regulations to the Secretary of State, the Executive carried out the consultations as appeared to it to be appropriate as required by section 50(3) of the 1974 Act.
The Secretary of State is a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the 1972 Act in relation to measures relating to pregnant workers and/or workers who have recently given birth and/or workers who are breastfeeding.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1667/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/health-and-safety-at-work-etc-act-1974-civil-liability-exceptions-regulations-2013/introduction
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