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Stafford Magistrates' Court earmarked for closure
By PhilCorrigan | Posted: July 16, 2015
Stafford Magistrates' Court
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STAFFORDSHIRE'S county town is set to lose its magistrates' court under Government plans.
Stafford Magistrates' Court is among 91 'surplus' courts and tribunals which have been earmarked for closure by the Ministry of Justice.
Courts and legal aid minister Shailesh Vara said a third of all courts and tribunals were empty for more than 50 per cent of their available hearing time.
Fenton's magistrates' court was closed in 2012 following the extension of the court in Newcastle.
A 12-week consultation on the closure plans is set to run until October 8.
Stafford Magistrates' Court earmarked for closure
By PhilCorrigan | Posted: July 16, 2015
Stafford Magistrates' Court
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STAFFORDSHIRE'S county town is set to lose its magistrates' court under Government plans.
Stafford Magistrates' Court is among 91 'surplus' courts and tribunals which have been earmarked for closure by the Ministry of Justice.
Courts and legal aid minister Shailesh Vara said a third of all courts and tribunals were empty for more than 50 per cent of their available hearing time.
Fenton's magistrates' court was closed in 2012 following the extension of the court in Newcastle.
A 12-week consultation on the closure plans is set to run until October 8.