Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 120798

Small Claims: Mediation

Tabled: 16 March 2026

Answered: 24 March 2026

Question

Sir Julian Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will take steps to ensure that parties who are referred to the Small Claims Automatic Referral to Mediation pilot actively engage in the process.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

The Government recognises the value of mediation in helping parties to resolve disputes more swiftly and consensually. Since integrated mediation was introduced for county court small claims under £10,000 in 2024, parties have been required, as part of th...

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