...the 1961 and 1964 White Papers. For example: Compensation will be paid rr gratin. The Ciovernmcnt do not accept that the State is liable for injuries caused to people by the acts of others. The public docs, however, feel a sense of responsibility for and sympathy with the innocent victim, and it is...

...on the subject of victims' compensation, the government explicitly repudiated the view that it was "liable for injuries caused to people by the acts of others." The White Paper went on to argue that the government nonetheless supported the concept of compensation...

...mentions twice that the Governor in Council "may approve ex gratia payment."116 Great Britain state«: Compensation will be paid ex gratia. The Government...caused to people by the acts of others. The public s, however, feel a sense of responsibility for and sympathy with the innocent wjîote Compensation...