Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 53846

Small Claims: Mediation

Tabled: 21 May 2025
Answered: 2 June 2025

Question

Sir Julian Smith

ConservativeSkipton and Ripon

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions she has had with the Small Claims Mediation Service on the introduction of mandatory mediation for small claims.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
The HMCTS Small Claims Mediation Service has been closely involved in the implementation of mandatory mediation for small claims in the county courts, working together with the Ministry of Justice to ensure that the service and its staff are fully prepare...

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