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Asbestos ruling will pave way for claims by victims

Victims of several asbestos-related conditions will benefit from Scottish legislation allowing them to claim damages, even if they do not suffer ill health as a result, Kenny MacAskill, the Justice Secretary, said yesterday.

Victims of several asbestos-related conditions will benefit from Scottish legislation allowing them to claim damages, even if they do not suffer ill health as a result, Kenny MacAskill, the Justice Secretary, said yesterday.