The Legal Expenses Insurance Group has claimed that there is only the “perception” of a compensation culture in its response to the Jackson Report.
The group put together a number of alternatives to the consultation on the Proposals for Reform of Civil Litigation Funding and Costs in England and Wales, including a revamp of the after the event insurance industry.
In addition, post proceedings recoverability would be capped at 50% of a compulsory defendants’ costs budget, approved by the court at allocation and listing questionnaire stages.
Tony Baker, director of the LEIG, said: “The LEIG response will to preserve access to justice by putting forward practical alternatives to Government proposals while delivering significant and proportionate cost savings.”
“A revised ATE system will control both claimants’ and defendants’ costs, maintaining access to justice, reducing unmeritorious claims, solving the disbursement conundrum, and preserving the ATE market.”
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Source: Claims Standards Council
