Government Minister Response to Full Council Motion 946- The Court System in Gloucestershire

Please see below the response from Heidi Alexander MP, Minister of State for Courts and Legal Services, regarding the Full Council Motion 946 (see full motion resolution below).

Motion 946: The Court System in Gloucestershire

Council resolves to:

Write to the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice to express our concerns about the current state of court services in Gloucestershire and to request an urgent review of the resources allocated to our local courts.

Urge the Ministry of Justice and the PCC to extend the license for Cirencester Courthouse.

Request the Ministry of Justice to engage with the Council, the local Criminal Justice Board and the PCC to draft a medium to long term strategic plan for the delivery of justice in Gloucestershire.

Full response from Heidi Alexander MP, Minister of State for Courts and Legal Services