Janus Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I was amazed to come by this article, especially not having heard anything on the news. It makes me wonder what illegitimate practices the government will steam roller through next. Anyway i`ve signed the petition for what its worth. http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=20842 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longcol Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Perhaps linked to the fees charged by "no win, no fee" lawyers? http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/article6281621.ece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 I understand the idea of paying fees if a court case is lost, but paying the fees when you win just seems so wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longcol Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 No objection to folk getting back legitimate fees, but many lawyers are milking the system - which at the end of the day means you and me as taxpayers end up footing the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 This change will stop aquitted motorists from getting back anything in costs. http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/CostsRecovery/ Which means that the poorer motorist will be unable to afford to defend themself with representation in court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonofAna Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Signed. This will have a knock on effect with insurance companies adding more onto premiums to cover legal costs will it not? Dragon of Ana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheff Laser Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Signed and the word spread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotPhil Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Keep the thread on-topic please and leave the personal insults out to avoid bans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
convert Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) Comment removed as Spindrifts original comment has been deleted. PS petition signed Edited October 21, 2009 by convert pruning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotPhil Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) Thread can't be kept clean. Closed - might reopen later. Edited October 21, 2009 by HotPhil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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