“We see all too often the difference between highly organised and profitable insurance companies and those whom we look after. Anything which could impede the access to justice in these cases can only continue to increase the hurt and pain of those who we talk to.”

 

Carole Whittingham, Chair and founder of SCARD. 'Support & Care After Road Death & Injury'

About the CJA

The Consumer Justice Alliance (CJA) has been formed to highlight the impact that Lord Justice Jackson’s proposals on Civil Litigation will have on injured victims. The CJA is made up of representatives from charities, victims’ groups, insurers and law firms, all of whom feel the need to act against the potentially serious implications of the Jackson’s recommendations.

The Government has now published its Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill which enacts and enables most of Jackson’s proposals. The Bill is going through Parliament and CJA is working hard to lobby MP and Peers to challenge the Government proposals and put pressure on the Government to re-consider. We work not just with Parliamentarians and the media but with other pressure groups fighting the proposals so that the Government can understand the deep impact that their proposals will have on access to justice.

 

 

 

1 Mar 2012

The Guardian's Neil Rose provides a preview ahead of the Bill reaching Report Stage, including a mention of the CJA's concerns.

Click here to read the item

 

 

 

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