4Heroism
The court must have regard to whether the alleged negligence or breach of statutory duty occurred when the person was acting heroically by intervening in an emergency to assist an individual in danger.
5Extent, commencement and short title
(1) This Act extends to England and Wales only.
(2) Sections 1 to 4 come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument appoint.
(3) Regulations under subsection (2) may include such transitional provision as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(4) This section comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed.
(5) This Act may be cited as the Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Act 2015.
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