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Written Question
Civil Proceedings: Legal Costs
Tuesday 30th January 2024

Asked by: Lord Gold (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take, if any, to mitigate the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling in R (on the application of PACCAR Inc and others) (Appellants) v Competition Appeal Tribunal and others (Respondents) [2023] UKSC 28 on the legal finance sector in the UK.

Answered by Lord Bellamy

The Government is committed to mitigating the impacts of the UK Supreme Court judgment of PACCAR and returning to a pre-PACCAR regime for third party litigation funding at the first legislative opportunity. We are actively looking to find appropriate legislative vehicles.

Written Question
Civil Proceedings: Legal Costs
Wednesday 13th December 2023

Asked by: Lord Gold (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on access to third-party litigation funding of the Supreme Court’s judgment in R (on the application of PACCAR Inc and others) (Appellants) v Competition Appeal Tribunal and others (Respondents) [2023] UKSC 28.

Answered by Lord Bellamy

A Government amendment to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill seeks to mitigate the impact of the judgment on litigation funding agreements for opt-out collective proceedings in the Competition Appeals Tribunal (CAT). The Bill is currently being considered by Parliament.

The Government is assessing the impact of the judgment and considering options for non-CAT proceedings.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 22 Oct 2021
Assisted Dying Bill [HL]

"My Lords, this is a dangerous Bill and should be rejected. The key issues I will concentrate on are hidden persuasion coming from the family and the burden placed on the judge having to decide whether to make an assisted dying order.

The Bill requires that the High Court must …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 21 Jan 2021
Anti-Semitism: University Campus Incidents

"I congratulate both the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, on securing this debate and the noble Lord, Lord Wolfson, on joining your Lordships’ House and look forward to his maiden speech.

If university leaders truly want to stamp out anti-Semitism, they must take ownership of the problem. The tone from the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 16 Jan 2015
Assisted Dying Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I have put my name to this amendment because I agree entirely that we need certainty in our understanding of what this legislation is for. At the moment, although there is some reassuring language in the Bill, I do not think it clarifies what the noble Baroness has …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 18 Jul 2014
Assisted Dying Bill [HL]

"My Lords, be under no illusion as to what will happen next if this Bill becomes law. Pressure will mount for further change. Whatever those supporting this Bill may believe or say, this will be the start of creeping euthanasia.

In the lead-up to this important debate today, we have …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 25 Feb 2014
Social Welfare Law

"My Lords, I am most grateful to be allowed to say a few words, even though I am not on the speakers list. May I first—..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 25 Feb 2014
Social Welfare Law

"I will be as quick as I can be. I commend the noble Lord, Lord Low, and his team for producing such a thoughtful report. I also congratulate the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Peterborough on an excellent maiden speech.

Although I accept, of course, that LASPO has reduced …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 20 Jun 2013
British Bill of Rights

"My Lords, I start by thanking the noble Lord, Lord Lester, for initiating this debate. I acknowledge his tremendous contribution in the area of human rights.

The Human Rights Act was regarded as the UK’s Bill of Rights and was described as such on its introduction into law. Nevertheless, by …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 21 Nov 2011
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

"My Lords, the Bill proposes many sensible changes to the civil justice system, although this debate has highlighted some serious issues of disagreement, particularly in relation to legal aid. I was certainly heartened and encouraged by the Minister’s comments at the beginning of the debate that he is here to …..."
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