New look Airdrie Justice of the Peace Court opens doors next week
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Eric McQueen
The Airdrie Justice of the Peace Court will open for business at its new premises on 10 June 2019. The court has relocated from the current premises in Coatbridge, following a public consultation last year.
The new court will be located directly opposite the existing Airdrie Sheriff Court.
SCTS chief executive Eric McQueen said: “We have been keen for some time to co-locate the Justice of the Peace Court with the Sheriff Court in Airdrie and our proposal was welcomed during the consultation as having a positive effect on the administration of justice.
“This new court will improve facilities for all court users, with a modern courtroom environment and an additional vulnerable witness suite.”
Sheriff Principal Ian R Abercrombie QC, South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway, will open the new court on 10 June 2019.
He said: “This new facility, which incorporates a vulnerable witness suite and high tech prison to court video link, will enhance the administration of justice locally and provide a modern, bespoke court fit for the 21st century.”
The current Justice of the Peace Court at Coatbridge will close on 7 June 2019.
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