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I suspect that Lord Sumption's comments are more about streamlining the process than proper consideration of the principles.
Fixed damages = Less judicial time and so lower costs to the MoJ.
However fixed damages also means inadequate and unjust compensation.
As a society we have to choose do we properly fund our justice system or do we accept justice on the cheap?

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