SQE1 sample questions

Question 28

A junior employee at a summer camp for young people has been convicted of an assault on a participant in the camp. The victim is suing the camp organisers for damages for psychological trauma on the basis that they are vicariously liable for the actions of the employee.

Which of the following best describes whether vicarious liability will apply?

A. Vicarious liability will apply if the employee’s act is sufficiently closely connected to his employment.

B. Vicarious liability cannot apply to criminal behaviour.

C. Vicarious liability will apply only if the assault occurred in working hours.

D. Vicarious liability can only apply to senior employees.

E. Vicarious liability will not apply because the employer obtained no benefit.


A - Vicarious liability will apply if the employee’s act is sufficiently closely connected to his employment.


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