Further to the Ministry of Justice's 2024 consultation looking at the adequacy of the law on apologies, expect stronger safeguards to ensure an apology cannot be misconstrued as an admission of liability. Section 2 of the Compensation Act 2006 already states that an apology, offer of treatment or other redress does not amount to an admission of liability, but new legislation could see the introduction of a statutory definition of complaint (as is the case in Scotland), underpinned by a broad acceptance that the use of apologies in highly sensitive cases such as those involving child sexual abuse can aid the healing process for victims.