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| Plans to close 10 sheriff courts approved by Scottish government | Plans to close 10 sheriff courts approved by Scottish government |
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| Plans to close 10 sheriff courts around the country in a bid to save money have been approved by the Scottish government. | Plans to close 10 sheriff courts around the country in a bid to save money have been approved by the Scottish government. |
| The changes, proposed by the Scottish Court Service, will also see seven justice of the peace courts closed, with business transferred elsewhere. | The changes, proposed by the Scottish Court Service, will also see seven justice of the peace courts closed, with business transferred elsewhere. |
| The number of courts hearing sheriff and jury cases across Scotland will be reduced as well. | The number of courts hearing sheriff and jury cases across Scotland will be reduced as well. |
| Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said the reforms were "justified". |