Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2025. It was answered by Sarah Sackman (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Civil Proceedings: Legal Costs
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the recommendations of the Civil Justice Council's 2025 review, whether he plans to introduce legislation to clarify that third-party litigation funding agreements are not treated as damages-based agreements.
- Answer
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The Government recognises the critical role third-party litigation funding plays in access to justice and is committed to ensuring it works fairly for all.
The Government welcomes the Civil Justice Council review of litigation funding, which will help inform the approach to potential reforms. We are considering the report carefully and will outline next steps in due course.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 92062
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Damages Civil proceedings Legal costs
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- 2025-11-26 15:53:51 +0000
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