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Magistrates' Courts: Greater London

Asked by Peter FortuneConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 19 September 2025UIN 76454

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the Metropolitan Police's decision to withdraw police liaison officers from magistrates' courts in London.

Answered by Sarah Sackman

Police Liaison Officers have for many years played an important role in the daily operations of our London courts. Conversations are ongoing between HMCTS and the Police to understand the implications of the decision to withdraw them.

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