Local justice is becoming extinct owing to the government's programme of court closures. (politicshome.com)
Following the Autumn Statement, when # 700m investment in IT was confirmed funded by court closures, this does look like it is a step closer to reality. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
However, David Greene, NLJ consultant editor and senior partner at Edwin Coe, says: «Pursuing court closures because of IT reforms that have yet to happen defies the long and painful project to digitalise the courts. (newlawjournal.co.uk)