Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 53849

Civil Proceedings: Mediation

Tabled: 21 May 2025

Answered: 2 June 2025

Question

Sir Julian Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions she has had with relevant stakeholders on the expansion of mandatory mediation to higher value claims.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

The Ministry of Justice continues to engage with stakeholders to explore ways that Dispute Resolution can be used across various jurisdictions. No decision has been made to introduce mandatory mediation to higher value claims, and options to use different...

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