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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Govt presses ahead with litigation and dispute resolution reforms  The government is to go ahead with litigation and dispute resolution reforms, fully implementing the proposals from Lord Justice Jackson. Justice secretary Kenneth Clarke announced draft legislation yesterday (June 21st) that will end the recoverability of success fees in litigation cases, such as those involving an accident at work solicitor. It will mean that claimants using a personal injury lawyer in Southampton will have to pay the success fees, which are currently paid by defendants. The sentencing and punishment of offenders bill also contains measures to drastically cut legal aid for litigation and dispute resolution. Commenting on the proposals, the Law Society said the "wholesale implementation of the Jackson reforms of civil litigation costs ... will have implications for small businesses and access to justice". The government is keen to promote the use of mediation services as an alternative to litigation. Justice minister Jonathan Djanogly said: "Mediation for example can be cheaper, quicker, simpler and result in better outcomes for many people." Posted by Alex McLean 
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