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Civil Proceedings: Legal Costs

Asked by Sir Julian SmithConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 78148

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans his Department has to publish a response to the Civil Justice Council's report entitled Review of Litigation Funding, published on 2 June 2025.

Answered by Sarah Sackman

The Government recognises the critical role third-party litigation funding plays in access to justice. That is why we are committed to ensuring it works fairly for all.

The Civil Justice Council’s review will help inform the Government’s approach to any potential reforms in this area. The Government welcomes this review and is carefully considering the detailed recommendations in the final report . We will outline next steps in due course.

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