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Employment: Mediation

Asked by Sir Julian SmithConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 2 June 2025UIN 54253

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of reforming the grievance and complaints process in employment claims to mandate mediation.

Answered by Sarah Sackman

The Government has not made a decision to introduce mandatory mediation in Employment Tribunal claims. We are continuing to explore and assess the potential merits of options to utilise more mediation and alternative dispute resolution in the context of the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill.

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