Motion · S3M-04993 · 7 Oct 2009
Proposed Closure of Girvan and Cumnock courts
The motion
That the Parliament notes the division in the Justice Committee on 5 May 2009, which resulted in a recommendation to annul the Justice of the Peace Courts (Sheriffdom of South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway) Order 2009 (SSI 2009/115), which proposed to close courts in the Sheriffdom of South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway, including Girvan and Cumnock courts; deeply regrets the recent move to reinstigate closure proposals; believes that the principle of community justice is undermined by the centralisation of courts; notes the strong community support for the retention of these courts, and calls on the Justice Committee to reject again the misguided proposal by the Scottish Government to close courts in Girvan and Cumnock.
Supporters (10)
- Sarah Boyack 8 Oct 2009
- Helen Eadie 23 Oct 2009
- Patricia Ferguson 23 Oct 2009
- George Foulkes 23 Oct 2009
- Des McNulty 23 Oct 2009
- Mary Mulligan 23 Oct 2009
- Marlyn Glen 26 Oct 2009
- Elaine Murray 26 Oct 2009
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 28 Oct 2009
- Hugh Henry 4 Nov 2009
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.