Civil Litigation Costs Review

In January 2009 the Master of the Rolls, Sir Anthony Clarke, appointed Lord Justice Jackson to lead a fundamental review of the rules and principles governing the costs of civil litigation and to make recommendations in order to promote access to justice at proportionate cost. The review’s findings are due to be presented to Sir Anthony in December.

Sir Rupert Jackson published his preliminary report on 8 May in preparation for a public consultation exercise. He is being assisted with the review by a small group of ‘assessors’ who meet on a monthly basis to discuss issues and findings.

The panel of assessors comprises:

• Mr Justice Cranston
• Professor Paul Fenn
• Senior Costs Judge Master Peter Hurst
• Jeremy Morgan QC
• Michael Napier QC
• Andrew Parker
• Colin Stutt

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