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Home Office v Dorset Yacht Co Ltd

Home Office v Dorset Yacht Co Ltd

In Home Office v Dorset Yacht Co Ltd (1970), young offenders under the supervision of prison officers escaped and caused damage to a yacht. It was established that public authorities owe a duty of care when negligence in controlling individuals leads to foreseeable harm to private property.

Home Office v Dorset Yacht Co Ltd