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Business and Property Division of the High Court
02 June 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice
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At a Glance
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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