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Scottish court closures: Justice committee backs plans Scottish court closures: Justice committee backs plans
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MSPs on the Scottish Parliament's justice committee have backed plans for court closures by five votes to four.MSPs on the Scottish Parliament's justice committee have backed plans for court closures by five votes to four.
The committee spent two-and-a-half hours debating the Scottish Court Service move to shut 10 sheriff courts and seven justice of the peace courts.The committee spent two-and-a-half hours debating the Scottish Court Service move to shut 10 sheriff courts and seven justice of the peace courts.
Opposition Labour, Lib Dem and Conservative efforts to annul the government's motion were defeated by SNP and independent members.Opposition Labour, Lib Dem and Conservative efforts to annul the government's motion were defeated by SNP and independent members.
It means the court closures can come into effect by the end of the month. The programme of closures will begin in November.
The list of sheriff courts included is Dornoch, Duns, Kirkcudbright, Peebles, Rothesay, Cupar, Dingwall, Arbroath, Haddington and Stonehaven, with their business transferred to other locations.The list of sheriff courts included is Dornoch, Duns, Kirkcudbright, Peebles, Rothesay, Cupar, Dingwall, Arbroath, Haddington and Stonehaven, with their business transferred to other locations.
Justice of the peace courts in Annan, Irvine, Motherwell, Cumbernauld, Portree, Stornoway and Wick also face being closed.Justice of the peace courts in Annan, Irvine, Motherwell, Cumbernauld, Portree, Stornoway and Wick also face being closed.