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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Whiplash Reform Programme: Launching the Post-Implementation Review and Call for Evidence

29 October 2025 · Ministry of Justice

Proposed by Sarah Sackman Lab Finchley and Golders Green

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At a glance

Key points

  • The post-implementation review of the Whiplash Reform Programme is being launched.
  • A Call for Evidence is open to gather expert opinions and data until December 22, 2025.
  • The post-implementation review report will be published in spring 2026.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the launch of a post-implementation review of the Whiplash Reform Programme introduced by the Civil Liability Act 2018.

Action requested

A Call for Evidence is being launched to gather expert opinion and data on the impact and effectiveness of the whiplash reforms, with responses due by December 22, 2025. The post-implementation review will be published in spring 2026.

Key facts

  • Part 1 of the Civil Liability Act 2018 introduced measures including a statutory definition of whiplash injuries and fixed tariff for damages.
  • The small claims track limit for road traffic accident-related personal injury claims is being increased from £1,000 to £5,000.
  • An Official Injury Claim service was introduced to help claimants affected by the reforms.
  • The Call for Evidence will run for 8 weeks and close on December 22, 2025.
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