Navigating the Consumer Tussle: The Debate Over Litigation Funding in the UK
As the debate rages on, former Post Office employees who were wrongfully accused of fraud and theft are caught in the middle. They are now faced with the reality of how much of their multimillion-pound settlements will be swallowed up by legal funders and lawyers.
With the outcome of the Litigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability) Bill still uncertain, the future of litigation funding in the U.K. hangs in the balance. Will it be regulated to protect consumers, or will it be allowed to continue operating as is, potentially leaving vulnerable individuals at the mercy of profit-driven investors?
One thing is for certain: the consumer tussle over litigation funding is far from over, and the outcome will have far-reaching implications for access to justice in England and Wales.
