Today Gillain Keegan MP received a response to a written question to the Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor , The Rt Hon David Lidington MP
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent steps he has taken to secure appropriate alternative court provision in Chichester after the closure of Chichester Magistrates Court and Combined Court.
Response from The Minister of State for Justice, The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP
Her Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Officials are assessing options for the provision of suitable alternative court provision for Chichester and a decision on the options will be made in due course. Chichester Combined Court remains open and will not close until this provision is in place.
