The government is exploring a new opt-out class action regime for consumer law claims in England and Wales. This would be a major shift in the litigation landscape, as the first ‘true’ class action for claims of this type. It has kicked off a Law Commission review to assess whether enforcement of consumer law could be strengthened through the introduction of an opt-out class action system. The review will set out the risks & benefits and make recommendations around the design of any regime. The government has familiar goals in mind: improving consumer access to redress and promoting the efficient conduct of litigation at proportionate cost … (more)
[Matthew Felwick, Law Gazette, 22 April 2026]
See also Consumer class actions (Law Commission, 20 April 2026)
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