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Personal Injury Reform: Publication of consultation response

22 March 2022

Proposing MP
South Suffolk
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice

At a Glance

Issue Summary

This statement is about the publication of Part 2 of the Government’s response to a consultation paper on reforming the soft tissue injury (whiplash) claims process.

Action Requested

The government has published Part 2 of its response, which includes stakeholder views and analysis on credit hire, rehabilitation, early notification of claims, recovery of disbursements, Insurance Fraud Taskforce actions, and consideration of a Barème scheme. The next steps will involve monitoring developments in these areas.

Key Facts

  • Government published a consultation paper in November 2016.
  • Part 1 of the response was published in February 2017.
  • Work on Part 2 was deferred to focus on implementing whiplash reform measures.
  • The newly published Part 2 covers stakeholder views and analysis on credit hire, rehabilitation, early notification of claims, recovery of disbursements, Insurance Fraud Taskforce actions, and consideration of a Barème scheme.
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