Proposals to reduce minor injury awards won't stop compo 'gravy train', business groups warn

The new guidelines, drawn up by the Judicial Council, will be brought by the Justice Minister to Cabinet on Tuesday for implementation “as soon as possible”

New guidelines for minor personal injury claims, which will reduce awards by around a half, will not go far enough to bring insurance costs down, business groups have said.

The new guidelines, drawn up by the Judicial Council, will be brought by the Justice Minister to Cabinet on Tuesday for implementation “as soon as possible”.