Consultation outcome

Bracknell Magistrates' Court: proposal on its future

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Published: 18 June 2014
• Last updated: 14 October 2014 — See all updates

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

This consultation has concluded

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Bracknell magistrates' court consultation response

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Bracknell magistrates' court consultation impact assessment

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Detail of outcome

A total of 12 responses were received to the ‘Proposal on the future of Bracknell Magistrates’ Court’ consultation, none of which objected to the closure of the court. Following consideration of these responses, the government has decided to proceed with the closure of Bracknell Magistrates’ Court.

This consultation response document provides a summary of the responses received, conclusions and next steps following the decision.

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Original consultation

Summary

Consultation on a proposal to close Bracknell Magistrates' Court.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
midday on 18 June 2014 to midday on 30 July 2014

Consultation description

Due to the poor condition of the building, which contains 3 courtrooms, cases have not been heard at this venue since January 2012. Work has successfully been transferred to other magistrates’ courts in Berkshire. In particular, the trial work that was previously heard in Bracknell is now being held at Reading Magistrates’ Court.

This proposal aims to ensure our court estate is used more efficiently and the closure of Bracknell Magistrates’ Court would offer HM Courts & Tribunals Service savings of around £40,000 a year.

The consultation is aimed at court users, magistrates, judiciary, and anyone else with an interest in the provision of local justice arrangements in Berkshire.

Published 18 June 2014
Last updated 14 October 2014 + show all updates

1. 14 October 2014

   Consultation reponse added

2. 18 June 2014

   First published.