Justice charity wants some unclaimed settlement funds from UK collective actions
( October 13, 2025, 15:08 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Access to Justice Foundation — a charity that raises and distributes funds to organizations providing free legal advice — says it should be designated as the recipient of a "reasonable proportion" of unclaimed settlement funds from the UK collective action regime. The body gave its view as part of a consultation response to the UK government's call for evidence for its review of the country's collective action regime. It also proposed the creation of an official government portal where consumers can "securely claim their share of damages" from collective actions.Statement attached....
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