KNOWSLEY MAGISTRATES' COURT

That this House expresses strong concern at the Ministry of Justice's proposal to merge Knowsley Magistrates' Court with Liverpool Magistrates' Court; notes that Knowsley is a district local government entity; further notes that having to travel to Liverpool will cause unacceptable burdens on victims, witnesses and the police; expresses grave doubts that the Liverpool courts have sufficient capacity to handle the increased volume of cases that will inevitably lead to higher demands for capital expenditure; and supports Knowsley Council in its campaign to overturn this proposal.