All sections of Limitation Act 1980
1980 c. 58, s.11ZB
Section 11ZB — Dismissal of actions in respect of personal injuries attributable to child sexual abuse
This version in force from 2026-06-29
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) [F1 This section applies where an action to which section 11ZA applies is brought after the expiration of the time limit that would apply but for that section (disregarding the possibility of the time limit being disapplied under section 33).]
(2) [F1 The court must dismiss the action if the defendant satisfies the court that it is not possible for a fair hearing to take place.]
(3) [F1 In this section “the court” means the court in which the action has been brought.]
Amendment notes
- F1 Ss. 11ZA, 11ZB inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 96(2), 255(3)(b)