Attempts to amend the Civil Liability Bill, which introduces a tariff system for whiplash claims, have failed at the committee stage. Labour Party MPs had sought to limit the tariff system to injuries lasting less than one, rather than two, years, and had wanted judges to have discretion to intervene when they felt the amount of damages was too low. However, Conservative MPs carried the vote on each amendment and the bill will now proceed largely untouched to the third reading stage in the House of Commons.
12 September 2018
Whiplash Bill amendments hit speed bump
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Walkers—Muriel Marseille
Ashurst's Chief Risk Officer joins Walkers
Excello Law—John Osborne
Northern family lawyer John Osborne joins Excello
mfg Solicitors—Rebecca Rogers, Kennedy Langley & Victoria Griffiths
Trio of promotions announced at Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors
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