‘The initial consultation raised many questions around the fairness of the proposals, but also how they would be implemented. The UK government has been accused of valuing damage to cars as greater than to human lives after a bill introduced by Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor Liz Truss included a cap on whiplash compensation. The bill also raises the small claims limit for whiplash injuries from £2,000 to £5,000. In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Mr Grayling said that while he was “sympathetic” to those who suffered injuries, it would be wrong if people were forced into bankruptcy.
The UK government has been accused of valuing damage to cars as greater than to human lives after a bill introduced by Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor Liz Truss included a cap on whiplash compensation. The bill also raises the small claims limit for whiplash injuries from £2,000 to £5,000. In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Mr Grayling said that while he was “sympathetic” to those who suffered injuries, it would be wrong if people were forced into bankruptcy.