It was announced last year that the court, in Parkshot, was facing the axe and it was confirmed yesterday
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that Richmond Magistrates’ Court will close as part of 86 closures up and down the country.
It was announced last year that the court, in Parkshot, was facing the axe and it was confirmed yesterday.
Justice Secretary Michael Gove deemed them “surplus to requirements”.
From July 2015: Richmond Magistrates' Court facing closure in MoJ shake-up plans
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