X v Kuoni Travel Ltd

Ms Katherine Deal (instructed by Irwin Mitchell LLP) for the Claimant Mr William Audland QC (instructed by MB Solicitors Limited) for the Defendant Hearing dates: 10, 11, 12, 13 October 2016 ____________________

i) the circumstances of the sexual assault including whether or not the Claimant was raped;

ii) whether the sexual assault amounted to a failure of performance or more accurately an improper performance of the holiday contract for which the Defendant is liable;

iii) (on the basis that the Defendant is liable to the Claimant), whether the Defendant is entitled to rely on any of the statutory defences and;

iv) (assuming liability is established) quantum, albeit that the parties have agreed all issues of quantum save the issue of past and future loss of earnings including pension.