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Administration of Justice: Rural Areas

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 15 July 2026UIN 16423

The question

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.

Answered by Sarah Sackman

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.

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