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The Taylor Review - Jenny Dickson, Scottish Representative to National Committee, FOIL

17/09/13. The Scottish Government has taken another step along the road of its proposed reform of the civil justice system with publication of the report into the review of expenses and funding of civil litigation in Scotland. The Taylor Review extends to over 300 pages and contains no less than 85 wide ranging recommendations. In presenting the report Sheriff Principal Taylor said that the key issue for him was "improving access to justice in a meaningful way". The underlying context of the report is the stated aim of improving access to justice by reducing the stress and fear that going to court can bring caused by the unknown costs that will be involved. What changes can personal injury practitioners in Scotland expect to see?

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