This consultation paper outlines a proposal to merge the two benches in Gwent to allow greater flexibility for Magistrates sittings. No other aspect of service delivery will be affected and all the courthouses currently in use will continue to function.
| Consultation begins on | 2 May 2006 |
| Consultation ends on | 25 July 2006 |
| Summary of responses published on | 25 August 2006 |
This consultation invited comments on the proposal by posing two questions; do you have any comments on the proposal to merge North West Gwent and South East Gwent Local Justice Areas?; are there any impacts in particular that should be taken into account? If so please give your reasons.
A total of ten responses were received, six from local community councils, two from town councils, one from a serving magistrate and one from a member of Gwent Courts Board. Three expressly approved the proposal, none objected but one raised an (unfounded) concern and one posed a question.
Further copies of the consultation paper can be obtained by contacting the address below:
Department / Her Majesty's Court Service
Gwent Area
4th Floor
PO Box 85
Cwmbran
NP44 1WY
Tel: 01633 645000
Fax: 01633 645015
