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High Court: Chancery Division

Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 12 June 2026UIN 6621

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, regarding the establishment of a Business and Property Division of the High Court, what consideration he has given to supporting the retention of the name Chancery Division.

Answered by Sarah Sackman

A Written Ministerial Statement was submitted to Parliament on 2 June, announcing the creation of a Business and Property Division of the High Court. This initiative is being led by the judiciary. The name provides greater clarity to court users and strengthens the international profile of this globally significant hub for litigation.

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