Who is liable if a child is injured on someone's property?
How the answer differs across 6 jurisdictions
IrelandFull article The owner or occupier of the playground (e.g., local council, school, or childcare provider) may be legally responsible if they failed to take reasonable care to keep the area safe for children.
SingaporeFull article Liability depends on whether the playground operator or owner breached their duty of care under the Civil Law Act, causing your child’s injury.
IndiaFull article The school (as occupier) and teachers (as caregivers) may be liable for your child’s injury if they failed to exercise reasonable care, especially under the principle of 'in loco parentis' and provisions of the Indian Penal Code and Civil Procedure Code.
South KoreaFull article Yes, the school may be liable under South Korea’s Civil Act if it failed to fulfill its duty of care toward your child. Liability depends on whether the school was negligent in supervision or facility maintenance.
You may be liable if you failed to take reasonable care to ensure the child’s safety, as occupiers owe a 'common duty of care' to all lawful visitors—including children—under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957.
AustraliaFull article Yes, you may be able to claim compensation for psychological injury from workplace bullying in a federal agency under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (Cth).
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IrelandMy child was injured in a playground. Who is responsible?
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IndiaMy child was injured in school. Who is liable?
South KoreaMy child was injured at school. Is the school liable.
UKA child was injured on my property. Am I liable?
AustraliaI suffered psychological injury from workplace bullying in a federal agency. Can I claim?Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: June 2026.