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The Civil Liability Bill receives Royal Assent

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The Civil Liability Bill, which aims to transform Britain’s motor compensation culture to create a fairer system for insurance customers and claimants alike, has received Royal Assent today and is now part of UK law.

The legislation raises the small claims limit for road traffic accidents from its current level of £1000, to £5000. The changes will come into force from April 2020.

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