Speeches by Juss.

“I just have a couple more questions, this time on the Supreme Court’s decision in PACCAR. You have confirmed that you are not here as a representative of the Civil Justice Council, but what would be your explanation as to why the CJC recommended that that decision should be reversed?”

“You mentioned that collective actions are the kind of cases where third-party litigation funding can be used. Could you give examples of any other cases where third-party litigation funding can be used? We had a roundtable meeting yesterday on access to justice and I raised the concern that you could have a claimant wh…”

“There was a time when third-party litigation funding was considered to be contrary to the principles of public policy because you had a situation where a party that is not part of a lawsuit then seeks to benefit because of the recoverability of damages. Why has that principle now been changed? Does third-party litigati…”

“This week is Heart Unions Week, hence the badge on my lapel instead of the Wolves badge that I normally wear. Last Saturday, I was with the Wolverhampton, Bilston and District Trades Union Council handing out information about joining a trade union to passers-by in Wolverhampton city centre. Will the Leader of the Hous…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship again, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank the hon. Member for Chesham and Amersham (Sarah Green) for bringing this issue to the House. I also thank my hon. Friend the Member for Washington and Gateshead South (Mrs Hodgson) for her tireless commitment to this campaign and for her leade…”

“It is about getting that community support.”

“How do we remove the barriers to accessing online legal services for those who are digitally excluded?”

“We are talking about vulnerable people and people with low legal capability who are in need of help. What more should we be doing to safeguard those people from misinformation?”

“You said that some of these tools are not effective at all.”

“I have a question on accessing online information, Dr Wintersteiger. Those who are unable to afford access to specialist advice will go to digital legal information and automated consumer tools. How effective are these tools in enabling those with low legal capability to recognise their legal problems and get advice so…”

“As you said, judges try to take the case through with a litigant in person. It takes longer and, therefore, it adds to the court delays.”

“Have you ever thought about removing the small claims track altogether? Would you ever advocate getting rid of the small claims track? Do you think that might be a way forward?”

“Thank you, Dr Drake, for explaining so well the problems that exist with the small claims track. Isn’t the big inconsistency that having small claims track litigation as reserved legal activity means that solicitors are not going to want to take on the case because they are not going to get paid?”

“What safeguards do you think might be necessary to ensure that the income generated to improve access to justice is used for that purpose? Do you think we need to put in any safeguards to ensure that the money is used for the purpose that it is generated?”

“7. What estimate he has made of the potential impact of Great British Energy on energy bills for public services.”

“Of all the schemes that you mentioned, which one do you think would be the best to generate sufficient and reliable funding?”

“Thank you for that. You referred to legal expenses insurance. Again, people taking out household insurance can have legal expenses insurance as part of it. At the moment, that excludes legal expenses in criminal cases. The Bar Council says that such a restriction should be removed. Have you considered that, or is it so…”

“In addition to ILCAs, what do you think are the potentially most beneficial other funding options that could help improve access to justice? I would also add that this week is HeartUnions Week, where people like me and others go round encouraging people to become trade union members. As you will be aware, the trade uni…”

“Hello and good afternoon. I am Warinder Juss, MP for Wolverhampton West. I am a member of various APPGs and a member of the GMB trade union executive council. Relevant to today’s discussion, I worked as a solicitor for Thompsons trade union law practice for over 30 years before becoming an MP, specialising in personal …”

“It is about getting that community support.”