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Justices' Clerks: Boston

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 30 January 2025UIN 25633

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many court clerks worked at Boston Magistrates' Court in each year since 2014 for which data is available.

Answered by Sarah Sackman

Boston operates as a hearing venue only and has done since consultation in 2019. There are 2 members of staff based there, who operate as a back office to support the wider Cluster, taking work primarily from Lincoln County Court. The role of Court Clerk exists in two jurisdictions, Crown Court and County Court. The Crown Court does not sit in Boston. If required, County Court clerks travel over from Lincoln.

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