Student injuries and negligence: lessons from the international scene with implications for Singapore's educators

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Teh, Kim. 2008. "Student injuries and negligence: lessons from the international scene with implications for Singapore's educators." International Journal of Educational Reform. 17 (4), pp. 341-354.

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Article Title	Student injuries and negligence: lessons from the international scene with implications for Singapore's educators
ERA Journal ID	19945
Article Category	Article
Author	Teh, Kim
Journal Title	International Journal of Educational Reform
Journal Citation	17 (4), pp. 341-354
Number of Pages	14
Year	2008
Place of Publication	Lanham, MD. United States
ISSN	1056-7879
Web Address (URL)	http://www.rowmaneducation.com/Journals/IJER/Fall08.shtml
Abstract	Many jurisdictions are showing a trend of school-related negligence cases being taken to court. This article explores the legal principles applied by the courts in England, Australia, Canada, the United States, and New Zealand to ensure the safety of students in schools. As we look at the developments in these countries, we can see student injury issues that appear all too familiar in Singapore. How other jurisdictions are handling these episodes may provide useful pointers for Singapore's school administrators. The article concludes with the first reported case in Singapore of an allegation of negligence by a school resulting in personal injury, and it offers some helpful hints for averting legal risks
Keywords	negligence; courts; injuries; court litigation; foreign countries; legal responsibility; risk; educational administration; safety
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020	480506. Litigation, adjudication and dispute resolution
	350505. Occupational and workplace health and safety
	390403. Educational administration, management and leadership
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Byline Affiliations	School of Law

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