Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 35448

Small Claims

Tabled: 4 March 2025
Answered: 11 March 2025

Question

David Burton-Sampson

LabourSouthend West and Leigh

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to help reduce the backlog in small claims business cases.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
The courts, as the cornerstone of the civil justice system, play a crucial role in supporting economic growth, enabling businesses and citizens to resolve disputes in a timely fashion and uphold their rights.Though most civil claims made in the county cou...

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