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Courtroom closures prompt fresh criminal justice despair

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70% Informative

Woolwich Crown Court is closing four of its 12 courtrooms from today due to cuts.

Ministry of Justice said situation at Woolwich is temporary and due to judges being on leave.

Truro Crown Court will be operating four days a week until March as part of government efforts to reduce spending.

Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court closed until January while essential heating works take place.

Cheltenham Magistrates' Court is inaccessible for disabled people, has a leaky roof and is generally considered to be in a 'shocking state of affairs'.

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73

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72

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88

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formal

Language

English

Language complexity

50

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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