A REVIEW of next month's planned closure of more local courts has been demanded by the Scottish Liberal Democrats, amid claims the previous round of court shut-downs has resulted in a poorer service.
Statistics show the length of time taken to hear cases is increasing at courts which took on additional business following the closure of courts in Arbroath, Cupar and Stonehaven earlier this year, the party said.
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