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Written question asked by Lord Tyrie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 April 2016. It was answered by Shailesh Vara (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 May 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Courts: Chichester

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of closing the Chichester Combined Court Centre and Chichester Magistrates' Court on the work of (a) Chichester constabulary, (b) Chichester District Council and (c) other local services.

Answer

All responses to the consultation were carefully considered before the decision was made to close the courts in Chichester. This included evaluating the impact on the police, the District Council and other local services. In recognition of the particular circumstances of court users in Chichester, the Combined Court Centre will not close until suitable local alternative provision is in place.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35499
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Courts Closures Chichester
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk