Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 101742

Mediation

Tabled: 2 January 2026

Answered: 19 January 2026

Question

Sir Julian Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the expansion of mediation within the civil justice system on a) delays in the courts, and b) resultant business productivity.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

We recognise the benefits of mediation to individuals and businesses in resolving disputes in a less adversarial manner. Where mediation is successful, both businesses and their customers will be spared the time and stress of litigation.The impact assessm...

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