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Court in the Square Mile

13 October 2017
Issue: 7765 / Categories: Legal News , In Court
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A new, state-of-the-art court is to be built in the Square Mile

It will replace the Mayor’s and City of London County Court and Magistrates’ Court but not the Old Bailey. With space for 18 courtrooms, it will focus on fraud, economic crime and cybercrime, as well as hearing other criminal and civil cases.

Susan Acland-Hood, chief executive, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, said: ‘The court will be fully equipped with 21st century technology, and will be a world-leading centre for economic and cybercrime, as well as working across other activity and jurisdictions.’

The exact location of the new court has not yet been confirmed, although it will be in the Fleet Street area. It has been backed by the City of London Corporation, which will now commission a feasibility study, due to complete in early 2018, into the cost implications and possible funding sources.

Issue: 7765 / Categories: Legal News , In Court
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