National Parking Control - DCB LEGAL Claim 2026

noobie247

Just an update on the case for anyone who reads/searches etc.

Email received from HM Courts & Tribunal Service with an appointment date confirmed and an appointment time slot.

As per what I have read on other threads, I have advised that my father in law is to say he is not willing to negotiate and offer zero should a deal try and be made.

In terms of a summary of defence to the mediator, what would you advise? Something simple such as "I deny any liability in this claim as per the documents previously submitted" - Ideally didn't want him getting into any "nitty gritty" with a mediator given I have advised him fully to date, and less is more etc etc…

Thank you

Gr1pr

Thats correct, less is more

No offer, thank you for your call, goodbye

Coupon-mad

Yep, tell the D even though the mediator will ask, he DOES NOT have to talk about his defence. A mediator is clueless.

And tell him NOT to believe the mediator if they say that continuing with the case risks more costs. No, it doesn't.

A mediator will favour the Claimant because it's their job to pressure the Defendant to make an offer.

HE DOES NOT HAVE TO INCREASE HIS OFFER, NOR MAKE ONE AT ALL.