New Clause 28
Children and Young Persons Bill [Lords]
3:00 pm
Limitation period
‘In seeking to bring a claim for damages in relation to any injury sustained during any period in which C was a looked after child, the limitation period for bringing such a claim shall be—
(a) three years from the date of becoming 18 years of age;
(b) three years starting from the date he discovers, or ought reasonably to discover, that he has a legal claim; or
(c) 10 years from the date of the act or omission which gives rise to the claim,
whichever is the latest.’.—[Mr. Kidney.]