§ 41. Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department when he expects to complete his review of the limitation law.
Mr. John M. TaylorWe are considering whether the Limitation Act 1980 should be amended to change the limitation period that applies where a plaintiff claims damages for non-accidental personal injuries. We hope to reach a conclusion by the end of the year.
§ Mr. HinchliffeDoes the Minister accept that the current limitation law is out-dated and inappropriate and does not take account of, for example, the specific circumstances of people who have been subject to childhood sexual abuse and who try to take legal action in adult life? Will he assure me that the circumstances of such people will be taken into account in the current review and give me an idea of how soon the review will be completed?
Mr. TaylorThe answer to the first question is yes, and the answer to the second is by the end of the year.