Tribunals: Mediation
Commons · Question 120791 · Tabled 16 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Sir Julian Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending existing rules on mediation in the civil courts to the tribunals system, in the context of proposed changes to the Office of the Senior President
Answer
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 24 Mar 2026
The Government recognises the value of mediation and other forms of dispute resolution in helping parties resolve disputes more swiftly and consensually. We continue to explore and assess the potential merits of dispute resolution across different jurisdi...