Plans to close 11 'underused' courts across Wales announced

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Image caption, 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 拢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)