Claim: If an unlicensed COVID-19 vaccine is rushed into use by the British government, then the vaccine's manufacturers would be exempt from civil liability.
Fact-check: Unlicensed vaccine manufacturers are immune from some, but not all, civil liability - Full Fact
Verdict: this is generally correct. eu law, which has been adopted by the uk, protects manufacturers from liability if the government decides to supply their vaccines without licensing. however, they are not exempt from all liabilities.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Rachael Krishna
Date published: 2020-09-04T00:00:00