Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 16340

Wills: Mediation

Tabled: 6 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026

Question

Neil Duncan-Jordan

LabourPoole

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans he has to introduce mandatory mediation services in the case of contested wills.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
The Government recognises the value of mediation in helping parties to resolve disputes more swiftly, consensually and in a less adversarial manner. Where mediation is successful, all parties will be spared the time and stress of litigation.The Civil Proc...

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