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Whiplash Reform Programme: Launching the Post-Implementation Review and Call for Evidence
29 October 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice
At a Glance
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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