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Swift response

The government's proposals to speed up and reduce the costs of county court litigation involve an overhaul of claims limits and a renewed push towards mediation. The small claims limit would rise from £5,000 to £10,000, and, with the exception of personal injury, the limit for county court claims would rise from £25,000 to £100,000. Lawyers – both claimant and defendant – are unconvinced, albeit for different reasons. We ask both sides for their reactions

Lord Neuberger backs Jackson LJ over 'out of kilter' justice system

Lord Neuberger has used the case of an injured bathroom fitter to give his backing to Lord Justice Jackson's reforms, which the Master of the Rolls said he hoped would help ensure that costs became “more proportionate”.

Cameron to consider minimum impact speed for whiplash claims

The prime minister is to suggest introducing a minimum impact speed of 15 mph for accidents resulting in whiplash claims, according to reports in the national newspapers today.

Mixed reaction to postponement of Jackson reforms

FOIL disappointed by delay, but Law Society welcomes 'breathing space'

Time is money

Jackson's move to encourage stricter case management could provide welcome relief for overburdened country courts, explains Simon Gibbs

Insurance market will 'respond positively' to Jackson reforms, Lord Wallace says

Government minister Lord Wallace has told peers that the government expects the insurance market to “respond positively” to the Jackson reforms.

Jackson prepares for provisional costs assessments in all courts

Lord Justice Jackson has said he has prepared a draft rule for the introduction of provisional costs assessments on a national basis after the success of a pilot at Leeds County Court.

Jackson to push for provisional costs assessments in all courts after pilot success

Lord Justice Jackson has said he has prepared a draft rule for the introduction of provisional costs assessments on a national basis after the success of a pilot at Leeds County Court.