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Mediation: Business

Asked by Sir Julian SmithConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 22 December 2025UIN 100323

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of court mandated mediation for larger businesses.

Answered by Sarah Sackman

The Government recognises the benefits of mediation in resolving disputes swiftly and consensually. We are piloting mandatory mediation for small money claims (under £10,000) as part of the county court process. This pilot runs until May 2026 and will be evaluated before decisions on further mandatory use across civil law.

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