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Vicarious Liability
When an organisation is legally responsible for harm caused by someone acting on its behalf — even if the organisation did not directly commit the harm.
This information is not legal advice – it is meant to signpost information only. Please seek a professional opinion before taking action.
Legal definition
Under UK common law, employers can be vicariously liable for wrongs committed by employees or agents when the wrongdoing is closely connected to their work or enabled by their role.
What it looks like in real life
Harm committed by staff, security, or employees of a business.
Abuse enabled by access, authority, or environment provided by the employer.
Organisations held accountable for failing to supervise or protect.
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