Gloria De Piero MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Justice, commenting on the introduction of the Civil Liability Bill to the House of Lords today, said:

“The crucial test for this legislation is that it provides a fair settlement for victims and value for money for taxpayers.

“But given the Tories’ track record, there are serious concerns that victims could be left unfairly liable for greater legal costs and that any savings will simply be pocketed by insurance companies.”