According to reports, the government has asked Aviva, AXA, Direct Line and the Association of British Insurers to help shape its justice reforms.

Having had the misfortune of dealing with these organisations for many years, I realise just how ridiculous a proposition this is, although perhaps if I had large stakes in the insurance industry in trust I might think differently.

What next for the government? Will they be asking convicted felons to decide on sentencing or Jeremy Clarkson to advise on global warming?

Martyn Brown, Integrum Law, Birkenhead