Article 39 Civil liability for breach of statutory duty

Subject to paragraph (2), nothing in this Order is to be construed as conferring a right of action in any civil proceedings (other than proceedings for recovery of a fine).

Notwithstanding section 86 of the Fires Prevention (Metropolis) Act 1774 M1, breach of a duty imposed on an employer by or under this Order, so far as it causes damage to an employee, confers a right of action on that employee in civil proceedings.