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Save Minehead Magistrates' Court - Butt Philip

October 15, 2009 12:00 PM

Theo Butt Philip has spoken out against the closure of Minehead Magistrates' Court.

Following the Department for Justice's announcement that it is planning to close the local court Theo Butt Philip said:

"Closing Minehead Magistrates' Court would be very bad news for local people

"When people have been the victims of have witnessed crimes they shouldn't have to travel long distances to have their day in court.

"This proposal is just another example of this Government's lack of understanding of rural communities.

"I want to encourage local people to take part in the Department of Justice's consultation and oppose the closer of yet another local service."

Residents can read about the government's closure proposals, and contribute to the consultation at http://www.justice.gov.uk/news/proposed-closure-minehead-court.htm Theo Butt Philip asks that responses are copied to his email at theo@buttphilip.com or by post to Freepost RRYB-HZUC-RHXH, Bridgwater and West Somerset Liberal Democrats, 17 High Street, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 2HE

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