Abstract

The problem of omissions, whether and to what extent one may be held liable for not actively aiding others who are endangered, is a contentious issue. The first difficult question is how one can differentiate between omissions and activities? Further, can it be said that someone causes damage by doing nothing? Yet the most important question is whether someone has a duty actively to protect others from impending harm. This article examines these issues.

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