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Huber, M., Amodu, T. (2006). United Kingdom. In: Faure, M., Hartlief, T. (eds) Financial Compensation for Victims of Catastrophes. Tort and Insurance Law, vol 14. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-211-33775-X_9
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