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APIL's frustration at the Ministry of Justice

APIL's frustration at the Ministry of Justice - Reriani Communications (Reriani Communications)--- The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers outgoing president has fired a broadside at the Ministry of Justice for dragging its feet on damages reform. This comes two years after the Government announced they were planning a major consultation on the issue. The Law on Damages was published on 4 May 2007 and a formal response from the Government is still awaited. The supposed reforms would include changes to damages surrounding personal injury, which many believe will have implications for insurers, tax payers and the NHS.

In a press release on APIL's website, President Amanda Steven said "There was much in the paper which we supported and welcomed, such as discussion about claims for psychiatric illness," she said. "We also made robust arguments in relation to other issues about which I personally feel very passionate."

Not least of these is the fact that compensation for pain, suffering and loss of amenity need to be increased in line with recommendations made by the Law Commission a decade ago.

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