Overview
3.The Compensation Act contains provisions in relation to the law on negligence and breach of statutory duty, damages for mesothelioma, and the regulation of claims management services.
4.The explanatory notes are divided into parts reflecting the structure of the Act. In relation to each Part, there is a summary and background section. Commentary on particular sections is then set out in number order, with the commentary on the various schedules included with the section to which they relate.
5.The Act is divided into 3 parts:
	Part 1: Standard of CarePart 1 contains provisions relating to the law of negligence, breach of statutory duty and damages for mesothelioma.
	Part 2: Claims Management ServicesPart 2 contains provisions relating to the regulation of Claims Management Services.
	Part 3: GeneralPart 3 contains technical provisions including provisions about commencement and extent.