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<p>The closure of a court is subject to public consultation and a decision to close
is not taken lightly. In every case, the Lord Chancellor will only agree to close
a court when satisfied that effective access to justice can be maintained.</p><p>
</p><p>Every person should have access to legal advice when they need it – that’s
why the Legal Aid Agency keeps availability under constant review and takes urgent
action whenever it has concerns. There are enough solicitors and barristers for criminal
legal aid-funded cases across England and Wales and the Civil Legal Advice Telephone
Service, offers legal services in a range of issues to those who need it.</p><p> </p><p>We
are investing £5m in innovative new technologies to help people access legal support
wherever they are in England and Wales.</p>
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