Section 11ZB Dismissal of actions in respect of personal injuries attributable to child sexual abuseF1
(1)
This section applies where an action to which section 11ZA applies is brought after the expiration of the time limit that would apply but for that section (disregarding the possibility of the time limit being disapplied under section 33).
(2)
The court must dismiss the action if the defendant satisfies the court that it is not possible for a fair hearing to take place.
(3)
In this section “the court” means the court in which the action has been brought.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Ss. 11ZA, 11ZB inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 96(2), 255(3)(b)
Notes on Actions in respect of wrongs causing personal injuries or death etc
Textual amendments
- F1
Word in s. 11 cross-heading inserted (21.4.2021) by Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 (c. 18), s. 21, Sch. para. 10; S.I. 2021/396, reg. 3(c)(d)