Made under the Civil Liability Act 2018
1 statutory instrument made using powers in the Civil Liability Act 2018, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Whiplash Injury (Amendment) Regulations 2025
- Department: Ministry of Justice
- Made under: Civil Liability Act 2018
The regulations amended the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021, increasing the compensation amounts for whiplash injuries based on injury duration, effective May 31st, 2025.
The Whiplash Injury (Amendment) Regulations 2025, effective May 31st, 2025, amend the 2021 regulations governing compensation for whiplash injuries from road traffic accidents in England and Wales.
The amendments introduce two new tables specifying increased damage amounts based on injury duration.
Table 1 applies to cases arising before May 31st, 2025, and Table 2 applies to those arising on or after that date.
The changes reflect adjustments to damage amounts, likely linked to inflation, and were approved by Parliament.