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17 Feb 2012

Lord Neuberger backs Jackson LJ over 'out of kilter' justice system

Lord Neuberger has used the case of an injured bathroom fitter to give his backing to Lord Justice Jackson's reforms, which the Master of the Rolls said he hoped would help ensure that costs became “more proportionate”.

14 Feb 2012

Cameron to consider minimum impact speed for whiplash claims

The prime minister is to suggest introducing a minimum impact speed of 15 mph for accidents resulting in whiplash claims, according to reports in the national newspapers today.

6 Feb 2012

Mixed reaction to postponement of Jackson reforms

FOIL disappointed by delay, but Law Society welcomes 'breathing space'

6 Feb 2012

Time is money

Jackson's move to encourage stricter case management could provide welcome relief for overburdened country courts, explains Simon Gibbs

31 Jan 2012

Insurance market will 'respond positively' to Jackson reforms, Lord Wallace says

Government minister Lord Wallace has told peers that the government expects the insurance market to “respond positively” to the Jackson reforms.

30 Jan 2012

Jackson prepares for provisional costs assessments in all courts

Lord Justice Jackson has said he has prepared a draft rule for the introduction of provisional costs assessments on a national basis after the success of a pilot at Leeds County Court.

26 Jan 2012

Jackson to push for provisional costs assessments in all courts after pilot success

Lord Justice Jackson has said he has prepared a draft rule for the introduction of provisional costs assessments on a national basis after the success of a pilot at Leeds County Court.

16 Jan 2012

MPs call for clampdown on whiplash claims

MPs on the transport select committee have said that the government should consider bringing in laws to restrict whiplash claims if the Jackson reforms fail to reduce them.