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KNOWSLEY MAGISTRATES' COURT

Early day motion 361, tabled 30 June 2010 by George Howarth (Labour). Signed by 7 members.

That this House expresses strong concern at the Ministry of Justice's proposal to merge Knowsley Magistrates' Court with Liverpool Magistrates' Court; notes that Knowsley is a district local government entity; further notes that having to travel to Liverpool will cause unacceptable burdens on victims, witnesses and the police; expresses grave doubts that the Liverpool courts have sufficient capacity to handle the increased volume of cases that will inevitably lead to higher demands for capital expenditure; and supports Knowsley Council in its campaign to overturn this proposal.

Signatures by party: Labour 7.