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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 &...