Civil Proceedings: Standards
Commons · Question 101741 · Tabled 2 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Sir Julian Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, a) what steps the Government is taking to reduce delays within the civil justice system, and b) whether he has considered the use of mediation as a potential solution.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 23 Jan 2026
The Government is committed to improving performance of, and to reducing demands on, the civil courts. We have put in place measures such as the introduction of digital systems through the HMCTS Reform Programme to drive performance improvements and are f...