Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 27
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Transition to an administrative system to avoid intensive legal support and lottery of representation.
Conclusion
In the system we recommend, someone with a claim would not need intensive legal support as their claim would be evaluated inquisitorially without months or years of toil to demonstrate clinical negligence. It is also important to note that there is no guarantee that someone will find a solicitor equipped to provide them with the support and guidance they need. By moving away from litigation to an administrative system, patients and families would not have to enter a lottery of legal representation. (Paragraph 191) 60 NHS litigation reform