Are UK product liability laws sufficient for the integration of autonomous vehicles?

Hassall, Sarah (2018) Are UK product liability laws sufficient for the integration of autonomous vehicles? LL.M(R) thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

This thesis seeks to examine the product liability framework in light of the recent explosion of autonomous vehicles (AVs). It considers the main elements of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (CPA) as it relates to AVs, and examines four broad concerns: our perception of fault, the meaning of defect, the classification of property, and the scientific defence. Through exploring these four areas we can conclude whether there are areas of concern with the CPA as it currently stands for the integration of AVs.

• Item Type: Thesis (LL.M(R))
• Qualification Level: Masters
• Additional Information: Supported by funding from the Clark Foundation for Legal Education.
• Keywords: autonomous vehicles, technology, product liability, Consumer Protection Act.
• Subjects: K Law > K Law (General)
• Colleges/Schools: College of Social Sciences > School of Law
• Supervisor's Name: Bogle, Dr. Stephen
• Date of Award: 2018
• Depositing User: Ms. Sarah Hassall
• Unique ID: glathesis:2018-40978
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 05 Feb 2019 09:54
• Last Modified: 01 Mar 2019 11:11
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/40978