Proposed Closure Of Kendal Magistrates' Court

EDM number 401 in 2015-16, proposed by Timothy Farron on 08/09/2015.
Categorised under the topic of Courts.

That this House is deeply concerned by the proposed closure of Kendal Magistrates' Court without a proper consultation of local people or foresight as to the ramifications of the decision; notes that ready access to justice is a fundamental part of Britain's legal system and that this decision threatens to directly contravene that principle; expresses further concern over the proposed closure of 91 courts across England and Wales in the name of judiciary reform; appreciates the need to modernise and streamline Britain's court systems to make the system fairer, more efficient, and more accessible to all; feels that the closure of Kendal Magistrates' Court does not fit with those objectives because of the court's importance to the community and the lack of a viable alternative for local residents; calls on the Courts and Tribunals Minister to reconsider the proposed closures to allow for local voices to be heard as part of a more serious consideration of the implications of the proposed closure of courts up and down the country; and hopes that the consultation process will be undertaken seriously and thoughtfully to allow for those opposing the closures to be heard respectfully and in full.

This motion has been signed by a total of 4 MPs.