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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021: Publication of the Lord Chancellor’s Review

21 November 2024 · Ministry of Justice

Proposed by Shabana Mahmood Lab Birmingham Ladywood

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At a glance

Key points

  • Shabana Mahmood has completed her report on the first statutory review of the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021.
  • The MP will lay a report with more information on the conclusions and next steps in House libraries today.
  • A consultation with the Lady Chief Justice is to commence shortly.

Issue summary

Shabana Mahmood has completed her report on the first statutory review of the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021.

Action requested

The MP will lay a report with more information on the conclusions and next steps in House libraries today, commence a consultation with the Lady Chief Justice shortly, and provide further details on the implementation timetable in due course.

Key facts

  • Part 1, Section 3 of the Civil Liability Act allows the Lord Chancellor to set a tariff for whiplash injuries up to two years.
  • The review was conducted within three years as required by the Act.
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