Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2026. It was answered by Sarah Sackman (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Administration of Justice: Rural Areas
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of court closures on access to justice in rural areas.
- Answer
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We are committed to ensuring access to justice for all court users, including those in rural communities. There are currently no plans to permanently close any courts. Any future proposals would be subject to full public consultation and will consider all potential impacts on access to justice, including for rural court users.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 16423
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Courts Administration of justice Closures Rural areas
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- 2026-07-15 16:18:21 +0100
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