Fair Civil Justice and the Association of British Health Tech Industries have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding at an important moment for UK civil justice policy.
The organisations recognise that the growth of group litigation and third-party litigation funding reflects persistent barriers to access to justice, while also raising legitimate questions around transparency, costs, incentives, and outcomes.
Through this Memorandum, ABHI and Fair Civil Justice will engage constructively in policy discussions to support a civil justice system that delivers fair, proportionate outcomes and maintains public confidence. Fair Civil Justice’s engagement is grounded in its commitment to meaningful access to justice and to reforms that strengthen accountability without weakening redress.
High-profile cases, including litigation arising from the Post Office Horizon scandal, underline both the importance of collective litigation in securing justice and the need for transparency and fairness in outcomes for claimants.
Fair Civil Justice supports the appropriate use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including ombudsman schemes, where these are independent, effective, and capable of delivering fair redress. Such mechanisms should complement, not restrict, access to the courts.
Fair Civil Justice encourages other trade bodies and representative organisations to engage in this work and contribute to an informed and balanced debate. The scale and complexity of these issues underline the need for sustained attention from government and policymakers to ensure that civil justice reform strengthens confidence in the system and serves the public interest.
