Legal factors and regulatory bodies that influenced health

and safety

By Juan Batista

Statutory Law• Statutes are written law passed by a legislative body.• It applies to every one in the UK.

Civil Law

Case Law

• Law based on decisions of a judge.

In loco parentis

Duty of care

Higher duty of care

Negligence

Regulatory Bodies

Appropriate to all activities

Other regulatory bodies

Appropriate to specific activities or specific types of activities