Commercial Court: Trials
Commons · Question 101738 · Tabled 2 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Sir Julian Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to help reduce the time taken for cases to go to trial in the commercial court.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 19 Jan 2026
I am pleased to say there are currently no undue delays in listing trials in the commercial court. However, we are constantly seeking improvements in timeliness.Listing and case management in the Commercial Court are matters for the judiciary. HM Courts &...