Following the news that the House of Commons Justice Committee has launched an inquiry into Whiplash Reform and the Official Injury Claim service (see https://committees.parliament.uk/work/7288/whiplash-reform-and-the-official-injury-claim-service/), Matthew Maxwell Scott, executive director of ACSO, said:
“ACSO warmly welcomes this call for evidence from the Justice Committee. It's a vital opportunity to give Parliament a full picture of the performance of the OIC portal since its launch. Select committees play a key role in holding ministers to account, and we hope this delivers the chance for a sober assessment of the government’s whiplash reform programme and its impact on injured people.
"ACSO has led the calls for this inquiry and it's now essential MPs are able to interrogate the key players, including claimant practitioners, to understand whether the government's aims have been met, and if not, what improvements and changes can be made."