CIVIL LITIGATION REFORMS DEFERRED

The Law Society has welcomed the Government's decision to defer civil litigation reforms until April 2013. We believe the current proposals to change 'no win, no fee' agreements will have a damaging effect on access to justice and serve only to benefit insurance companies.


Law Society Chief Executive Desmond Hudson said:

'The delay will give a welcome breathing space for the Ministry of Justice to now properly consider the damaging effect these changes to 'no win, no fee' agreements will have on access to justice, particularly for middle England and those ineligible for legal aid'

'The changes are complex and have been selected from a recent report from Lord Justice Jackson - despite his warning not to 'cherry pick' from the report'

'As presently conceived, we fear that the changes will advance the interests of insurance companies at the cost of access to justice and fairness. This delay gives time to pause and reconsider.'

For further information, please contact our Civil Litigation team on 01708 784000.