From October 31, changes to compensation payment rules came into effect in Britain for families of workers who died from diseases caused by asbestos exposure without receiving compensation during their lifetime. Now relatives of the deceased will receive the full amount of compensation owed to them, rather than a reduced portion as was previously the case. The previous system faced criticism from human rights organizations and groups representing victims, who called it unjust toward families who lost loved ones to asbestos-related diseases, particularly mesothelioma and asbestosis. Such diseases often develop decades after exposure to the harmful material and have prolonged and severe courses, which meant many victims did not live to see the completion of legal procedures for obtaining compensation. The new rules are intended to eliminate this injustice by guaranteeing that full financial support reaches families regardless of whether the victim managed to receive payment during their lifetime. This change is viewed as a step toward more just treatment of victims of occupational diseases and their relatives, who often faced additional hardships following the loss of their breadwinner. The change applies to cases involving asbestos exposure in the workplace, which for many years was a common cause of occupational disease in industry and construction. Although asbestos use has long been banned in Britain, the consequences of years-long exposure continue to manifest in former workers long after their working lives have ended.