Bogus Holiday sickness claims (Brits)

[evadgib]

Seen today from HMG:

 

The rules will fix the legal costs that can be claimed in package holiday sickness claims, closing a loophole which the travel industry believes has helped fuel a rising number of claims. This claims epidemic, the industry fears, is raising the prospect of higher travel costs for British tourists.

The rules will come into effect in the coming weeks - ensuring the curbs will be in place before the next summer holiday season.

Up to now, legal costs in overseas package travel claims have not been controlled, which has meant costs for tour operators can spiral out of all proportion to the damages claimed. This has led many operators to settle holiday sickness claims out of court, rather than challenge them.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-curbs-on-bogus-holiday-sickness-claims

[Swimman]

A welcome move in the right direction - However, HMG should have announced mandatory prison sentences + Huge fines for the criminal cheats whose behaviour has contributed to increased holiday costs for honest people.