On the 29 October, the government kicked-off the post-implementation review (PIR) of the Whiplash Reform Programme (WRP) to which it committed itself in April 2025. The aim of the review is stated to be to assess the effectiveness of the WRP in "achieving its stated aims of reducing the high number and cost of whiplash claims along with other related issues such as disincentivising unmeritorious whiplash claims, ensuring proportionate payment for whiplash injuries, maintaining access to justice and improving claimant choice."
The PIR begins with a call for evidence (CFE) which asks questions designed to gather "relevant, objective data and feedback from stakeholders so as to help inform the PIR." The information obtained from the CFE will be considered alongside data gathered from operational partners and other government departments in assessing the reforms.
The CFE (which can be accessed here) asks a total of 13 questions in total covering five different areas namely:
- Definition of whiplash and claimant damages;
- Increasing the small claims track limit;
- Reducing the number and cost of whiplash claims;
- Additional factors; and
- Equality considerations.
The CFE is open for responses until the 22 December 2025.
Any clients wishing to discuss the CFE or the PIR are invited to contact our Strategic Advisory Team.
