What is the ratio in Robinson v Chief Constable?

Police officers owe a duty of care in negligence to members of the public and should be subject to ordinary negligence principles without special immunity.

What did the court decide in Robinson v Chief Constable?

The Supreme Court held that police do owe a duty of care in negligence, rejecting previous authorities that granted police special immunity from suit.

Why is Robinson important for tort law?

It reformed public authority liability by rejecting police immunity and emphasizing that public bodies should be subject to ordinary negligence principles.

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