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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Whiplash Reform: Completion of the Lord Chancellor’s review of the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021

22 May 2024 · Ministry of Justice

Proposed by Alex Chalk Con Cheltenham

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Lord Chancellor has completed the statutory review of the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021.
  • The report detailing the conclusions will be placed in both Houses' libraries upon their return from the Whitsun recess.
  • The legal obligation to complete the review by 31 May 2024 is being met.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the completion of the Lord Chancellor's statutory review of the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021.

Action requested

I have completed my review and will lay a report outlining my conclusions in both Houses' libraries upon their return from the Whitsun recess, meeting my legal obligation by 31 May 2024.

Key facts

  • The Lord Chancellor is required to set a tariff of damages for whiplash injuries under Part 1, Section 3 of the Civil Liability Act.
  • Section 4 mandates a review of regulations within three years of implementation.
  • The report will be laid in both Houses' libraries upon their return from Whitsun recess.
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