Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 69359

Civil Proceedings: Third Party Financing

Tabled: 21 July 2025

Answered: 1 September 2025

Question

John Lamont

Conservative — Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of funder-led litigation on the civil justice system; and whether her Department plans to introduce safeguards.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

The Government recognises the critical role third-party litigation funding plays in access to justice. That is why we are committed to ensuring it works fairly for all.The Civil Justice Council published its comprehensive review of litigation funding in E...

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