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Civil Proceedings: Mediation

Asked by Sir Julian SmithConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 2 June 2025UIN 53849

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions she has had with relevant stakeholders on the expansion of mandatory mediation to higher value claims.

Answered by Sarah Sackman

The Ministry of Justice continues to engage with stakeholders to explore ways that Dispute Resolution can be used across various jurisdictions. No decision has been made to introduce mandatory mediation to higher value claims, and options to use different Dispute Resolution approaches remain open.

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