Amateurs court controversy

Who needs lawyers? In China, passers-by are happy to help solve disputes

"Have you been injured in an accident that wasn't your fault?" It's a phrase you hear a lot on daytime television in Britain, where commercial breaks are filled with adverts for companies with names like Injury Lawyers R Us.

The so-called compo culture is big business, with claims for damages, even for very minor injuries, often running into the thousands.