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Crazy Culture - Break in, Get Hurt, Get Compensation

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Posted by: knightrider45 Tuesday 17th July 2007, 7:43pm

Crazy Britain! A boy who broke into a school was handed £5,700 compensation when he hurt himself swinging on a gate. £2 Million has been paid out by schools over the last year to pupils who have injured themselves.

The crazy litigation culture we find ourselves in means its really easy to claim compensation from schools in the event of injury, even if the injury's as a result of breaking the Law.

The payouts are causing schools to introduce more safety measures. Shadow Education Secretary david Willetts said: " If councils are paying out millions because of routine accidents, it could lead to schools wrapping kids in cotton wool.

A Taxpayer Alliance spokesman said: "The vast majority of claims are people out to make a quick buck at the expense of taxpayers.

Footnote: Security Guards are now being routinely sent on First Aid Courses specifically to be able to assist criminals who may injure themselves whilst committing crime on the premises the Guards look after.

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