High Court: Chancery Division
Commons · Question 6621 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, regarding the establishment of a Business and Property Division of the High Court, what consideration he has given to supporting the retention of the name Chancery Division.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 12 Jun 2026
A Written Ministerial Statement was submitted to Parliament on 2 June, announcing the creation of a Business and Property Division of the High Court. This initiative is being led by the judiciary. The name provides greater clarity to court users and stren...