SIMMONS v CASTLE (ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH INSURERS, ASSOCIATION OF PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, PERSONAL INJURIES BAR ASSOCIATION, INTERESTED PARTIES)

[2013] LS Law Med 4

COURT OF APPEAL(CIVIL DIVISION)

Before Lord JUDGE,Lord NEUBERGER,Lord Justice KAY

Damages - Implementation of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 - Reconsideration of proposed adjustment of general damages awards from 1 April 2013 - Whether 10 per cent increase in such awards to apply to existing CFA claims - Whether 10 per cent increase in such awards to apply to other existing claims - Scope of awards attracting 10 per cent increase.