Nov 26 (Reuters) - Slater & Gordon Ltd SGH.AX :
* UK government announcement
* "UK government has overnight announced proposals, which if implemented, would impact on rights of people injured in road traffic accidents"
* Says Slater and Gordon Limited does not expect there to be any impact on its FY 2016 performance
* Ministry of Justice intends to consult on details of government proposal in the new year
* The government has proposed to increase the limit of the small claims court from £1,000 to £5,000
* Will participate in foreshadowed consultation process and provide information on impact (if any) on financial performance in FY 2017 and beyond
* Believes that scale and diversity of Slater Gordon Solutions Business in UK positions it well to deal with potential impact of legislative change
* Government's proposal if implemented would restrict right of people injured in road traffic accidents to obtain compensation for pain and suffering
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