Plans to close 11 'underused' courts across Wales announced
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Holyhead Magistrates' Court is included in the list of those under threat
Eleven courts across Wales are facing closure under new plans announced by the UK government.
A consultation has started on the future of "underused and poor quality" court and tribunal buildings.
Justice Secretary Michael Gove said the aim was to reduce what he identified as "surplus capacity".
It comes a week after the announcement two magistrates' courts in south Wales would close, saving £80,000 in running costs each year.
In total, the government is consulting on plans to shut 91 courts and tribunals in England and Wales.
Courts in Wales under threat:
Brecon Law Courts
Bridgend Law Courts
Carmarthen Civil, Family, Tribunal and Probate Hearing Centre
Carmarthen Law Courts (The Guildhall)
Dolgellau Crown and Magistrates' Court
Holyhead Magistrates' Court
Llangefni Civil and Family Court
Neath and Port Talbot Civil and Family Court
Pontypridd Magistrates' Court
Prestatyn Magistrates' Court
Wrexham Tribunal (Rhyd Broughton)
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