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A consultation has been launched into some of the recommendations made in Lord Gill's 'Report of the Scottish Civil Courts Review', published last year. The Review made some quite radical proposals, which have been deemed in need of further debate.

Preliminary findings from a report by the Actuarial Profession’s third party motor insurance working party have revealed a rise in third party injury claims.

Third party litigation funding has increased access to justice for companies, but not for individuals, according to preliminary findings by Oxford and Lincoln universities. The joint study is the first to look into whether the new type of funding could give people with limited means greater access to the justice system.

McKenzie Friends look set to become part of the Scottish Court system, after the Lord President agreed to bring in new rules governing their use. The move will allow lay representatives to appear on behalf of people who are representing themselves in court.

A new procedure for road traffic accident personal injury claims came into force last week. The scheme will only apply in England and Wales and covers road traffic accident personal injury claims valued between £1,000 and £10,000.