Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 100323
Mediation: Business
Tabled: 16 December 2025
Answered: 22 December 2025
Question
Sir Julian Smith
Conservative — Skipton and Ripon
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of court mandated mediation for larger businesses.
Answer
Sarah SackmanThe Government recognises the benefits of mediation in resolving disputes swiftly and consensually. We are piloting mandatory mediation for small money claims (under £10,000) as part of the county court process. This pilot runs until May 2026 and will be ...
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