Section 56 - Remedial and precautionary measures

(1) Where after an event, measures are taken which, if taken previously, would have made the event less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent measures is not admissible to prove negligence or culpable conduct in connection with the event.

(2) Subsection (1) does not require the exclusion of evidence of subsequent remedial or precautionary measures when offered for another purpose, in order to show ownership, control or feasibility of remedial or precautionary measures.