1.4 Outline
This thesis starts by introducing the rules and regulations in the area of ship recycling. This includes mapping the rules as well as identifying any gaps in the regulatory regime.
Next, the thesis proceeds with identifying where the regulatory gaps might be “caught”, which will include the examination of English law of negligence. Especially the duty of care is relevant to include and map the scope of. This will be done by both examining case law on liability for acts and omissions.
On the basis of the preceding examinations, the thesis will analyse the main case for the research topic, namely Begum v Maran. This will include laying out all the arguments used by the Courts in reaching their conclusion to assess whether the case may establish a duty of care for the former shipowner towards the workers at the shipyard.
Lastly, a conclusion will be drawn.