27 March, 2017

Scottish Government sets discount rate for personal injury awards at -0.75%

Scottish Government has made an order setting the discount rate for personal injury awards at -0.75%, which follows the Lord Chancellor’s announcement on 27th February 2017, setting the rate for England and Wales.   The new rate for Scotland is set to come into effect on 28th March 2017.   The Damages (Personal Injury) (Scotland) Order 2017 can be viewed here.

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