Janus   28 #1 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Longcol   594 #2 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Janus   28 #3 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Longcol   594 #4 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cyclone   10 #5 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DragonofAna   10 #6 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Sheff Laser   10 #7 Posted October 21, 2009 Signed and the word spread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
HotPhil   10 #8 Posted October 21, 2009 Keep the thread on-topic please and leave the personal insults out to avoid bans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
convert   10 #9 Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) Comment removed as Spindrifts original comment has been deleted.   PS petition signed Edited October 21, 2009 by convert pruning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
HotPhil   10 #10 Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) Thread can't be kept clean. Closed - might reopen later. Edited October 21, 2009 by HotPhil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...