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Reid hits out at threats to Argyll & Bute Courts

July 15, 2009 11:44 AM
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats

Alan Reid, Liberal Democrat MP for Argyll & Bute, has hit out at a Scottish Government threat to the court service in Argyll & Bute.

Leaked documents, prepared for the Scottish Court Service Strategic Board and seen by the "Herald", state that the Scottish Government is thinking of closing more than a third of Scotland's courts.Alan Reid MP: Argyll & Bute

Following the leak of the document, Alan Reid said;

"None of the courts in Argyll & Bute should close. People must have the right to access justice without having to travel vast distances. Public transport is few and far between in Argyll & Bute and all of the existing court buildings are essential to give people access to justice. I will oppose attempts by this SNP Government to close any of our courts."

Notes:

See http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/news/display.var.2519997.0.Justice_on_the_cheap_as_courts_face_threat_of_closure.php for details

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