The government consultation period on the Jackson reform proposals has now closed. Next we will have a response in perhaps May or June and then draft legislation with implementation next year. Or will we?
Government thinking has overtaken the Jackson juggernaut, says Dominic Regan
The government consultation period on the Jackson reform proposals has now closed. Next we will have a response in perhaps May or June and then draft legislation with implementation next year. Or will we?
It is beyond doubt that things will change with a view to reducing the costs of litigation. No one seems to have a bad word to say about allowing contingency fees and I think it certain that they will be introduced. Primary legislation is needed.
Referral fees are still being bitterly debated. Sir Rupert recommended that they be banned. The government last summer appeared to prevaricate and one senior civil servant told me that if solicitors wanted to throw money at buying work then so be it.
Jackson returned to the fray in his November speech
