Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 101741
Civil Proceedings: Standards
Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 23 January 2026
Question
Sir Julian Smith
Conservative — Skipton and Ripon
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, a) what steps the Government is taking to reduce delays within the civil justice system, and b) whether he has considered the use of mediation as a potential solution.
Answer
Sarah SackmanThe Government is committed to improving performance of, and to reducing demands on, the civil courts. We have put in place measures such as the introduction of digital systems through the HMCTS Reform Programme to drive performance improvements and are f...
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