New guidelines aimed at reducing damages 'do not change the law'

Judges are still required to assess damages that are 'fair and reasonable' in individual cases, Mr Justice Kevin Cross said. File picture: iStock

The High Court judge who manages personal injuries litigation has stressed that new guidelines aimed at reducing damages, especially for minor injuries, “do not change the law”.

Judges are still required to assess damages that are “fair and reasonable” in individual cases, Mr Justice Kevin Cross said.