s 48 Sections 44 and 46 and diffuse mesothelioma proceedings
(1) Sections 44 and 46 may not be brought into force in relation to proceedings relating to a claim for damages in respect of diffuse mesothelioma until the Lord Chancellor has— (a) carried out a review of the likely effect of those sections in relation to such proceedings, and (b) published a report of the conclusions of the review. (2) In this section “ diffuse mesothelioma ” has the same meaning as in the Pneumoconiosis etc (Workers' Compensation) Act 1979.