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Civil Proceedings: Legal Costs

Asked by John LamontConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 25 July 2025UIN 68841

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to ensure (a) her Department and (b) the UK legal system support attracting inward investment, in the context of the Civil Justice Council’s review of the litigation funding sector.

Answered by Sarah Sackman

The Government welcomes the Civil Justice Council review of litigation funding, which will help inform the approach to potential reforms. We are carefully considering the recommendations made in the review and will outline next steps in due course.

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