3.4.14.1 Purpose and Scope

This Part contains policy information to support the application of section 27A of the MRCA, which enables the acceptance of liability for specified injuries and diseases on a ‘presumptive’ basis. In particular, it explains the circumstances where Delegates may accept liability for certain prescribed conditions without needing to establish a causal connection to the person’s defence service. The guidance in this Part also outlines the interaction between presumptive liability, standards of proof and Statements of Principles (SoPs).