Select committee: Health and Social Care Committee
Conclusion 26
Thirteenth Report - NHS litigation reform
Published 28 Apr 2022
Paragraph 190
Addressed to Department of Health and Social Care
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Conclusion (the committee's words)
We heard powerful testimony from people who have been through litigation about how they valued the support from solicitors who become their advocates and guides within the labyrinthine process. Whilst we do not doubt that there are many excellent solicitors who act in the best interests of people who have suffered terrible trauma, the fact that their guidance, advocacy and compassion is so valued only underlines the necessity for change. Legal professionals will only take commercially viable cases with a prospect of success, meaning many people who have suffered harm will never benefit from expert advocacy.
From: Health and Social Care Committee, Thirteenth Report - NHS litigation reform (HC 740), paragraph 190, 28 April 2022
Government response
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