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28 October 2010 / Dominic Regan
Issue: 7439 / Categories: Opinion , Costs
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On the spot

“It is my firm belief that the government should adopt Lord Justice Jackson’s proposals as soon as possible”, said Lord Young’s report in to the UK’s health and safety regime, Common Sense Common Safety, earlier this month

Dominic Regan on Cameron on Young on Jackson

“It is my firm belief that the government should adopt Lord Justice Jackson’s proposals as soon as possible”, said Lord Young’s report in to the UK’s health and safety regime, Common Sense Common Safety, earlier this month.

The brief for Young was to investigate and report back to the prime minister on the rise of the compensation culture over the last decade coupled with the current low standing that health and safety legislation now enjoys and to suggest solutions. Precisely nine months after Sir Rupert reported we have the clearest statement of intent. No less a person than the prime minister has written an introduction to Young. He reveals that he raised concerns about claims and costs while still

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