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Lancaster Crown Court Faces Permanent Closure Threat

5/28/2025

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Lancaster's iconic Crown Court, silent since 2019, faces the threat of permanent closure over security and accessibility concerns. The HM Courts & Tribunals Service suggests moving criminal cases to the busier Preston Crown Court. Local stakeholders have until July 2 to voice their opinions on this significant shift.

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Story summary

Lancaster's iconic Crown Court, silent since 2019, faces the threat of permanent closure over security and accessibility concerns. The HM Courts & Tribunals Service suggests moving criminal cases to the busier Preston Crown Court. Local stakeholders have until July 2 to voice their opinions on this significant shift.