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Whiplash Reforms MoJ update Richard Hutchinson, Head of Whiplash Reforms Programme 10-11 September 2019

Whiplash Reforms Policy context and environment • Civil Liability Act - background • Prorogation • SI to establish new PSLA tariff for whiplash injuries • Rules to raise Small Claims Limit for Road Traffic Accident claims and pre-action protocol • Aim to implement reforms from April 2020 Ministry of Justice 6 10 September 2019

Whiplash Reforms MoJ policy approach • Claimant and access to justice at the heart of the process • Online service to help people make and manage small RTA- related personal injury claims without a lawyer • Simple, quick, efficient with guidance and support • Free at the point of entry for claimants • Extensive stakeholder sessions to help design Ministry of Justice 7 10 September 2019

Whiplash Reforms MoJ policy decisions • Online service applies to all RTA-related PI claims where PSLA is not >£5,000 and any claims for special damages not >SCT limit • Medical reports for unrepresented claims: published government response (5 th September) • Making sure the unrepresented claimant gets a fair settlement • Working with CPRC on the PAP and Rules for April 2020 • New service excludes claims for credit hire and rehabilitation • Minors & protected parties excluded from increase in SCT limit Ministry of Justice 8 10 September 2019

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