National group expects action to fill the gap when courts close. Last week’s government decision to close 86 courts in locations across the country has provoked a strong response from Citizens Advice at national and local level. In a statement national Citizens Advice called for use of technology such as video links to ensure people have […]
From January 2017 there will be no local court service in Reigate & Banstead. Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service yesterday confirmed the closure of Redhill Magistrates’ Court and Family Court and Reigate County Court and Family Court. In a parliamentary statement justice minister Shailesh Vara explained the government’s commitment to a modern courts estate in […]
Columnist shows how advice and support in local courts help reduce homelessness. In today’s Guardian Polly Toynbee describes how Shelter advisers work with people facing court action for rent arrears and eviction*. The debts have various causes including ignorance of entitlement, withdrawal of benefit and a mental health condition. In many cases the court is prepared to […]