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Small Claims

Commons · Question 72493 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 5 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she has made an assessment of the adequacy of enforcement mechanisms for small claim judgements.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Sackman, 5 Sep 2025

The civil courts offer several different enforcement methods that a judgment creditor may apply for to recover money owed on a court judgment. The Government is committed to ensuring that these processes are effective and fair. The Government welcomes the...