Council Disappointed at Loss of Nairn and Kingussie District Courts (23/11/07)

The Highland Council is disappointed that the Scottish Courts Service has confirmed closure of Nairn and Kingussie District Courts from June, next year, when cases will be heard at a new JP Court in Inverness.

The Council responded to a consultation on the future of the courts by highlighting the importance of dispensing justice at a community level, enhanced with the knowledge of local Justices of the Peace.

Convener Sandy Park said: “The Council was joined by a number of local organisations in seeking retention of District Courts in Nairn and Kingussie.  It is disappointing that the Courts Service were not convinced of the merits of our case.”

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