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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Business and Property Division of the High Court

02 June 2026 · Ministry of Justice

Proposed by David Lammy Lab Tottenham

Justice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government supports the establishment of a new Business and Property Division within the High Court to modernise its structure.
  • The new division will consolidate the existing Business and Property Courts from both the Chancery and King's Bench Divisions.
  • An Order in Council will be laid before Parliament for approval to implement the changes.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the establishment of a new Business and Property Division within the High Court to modernise its structure.

Action requested

The Government supports the judiciary-led initiative to establish a single division that will consolidate the existing Business and Property Courts, which are currently part of both the Chancery and King's Bench Divisions. An Order in Council will be laid before Parliament for approval.

Key facts

  • The new Business and Property Division will replace the Chancery Division.
  • It will handle high-value, complex disputes involving commercial, business, property, technology, and intellectual property cases.
  • Leadership of the new division will rest with the Chancellor of the High Court who will become the President.
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