The Airdrie Justice of the Peace Court opened for business at its new premises on 10 June 2019. The court was relocated from the former premises in Coatbridge, following a public consultation last year. The new court is located directly opposite the existing Airdrie Sheriff Court.
Sheriff Principal Ian R Abercrombie QC, South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway unveiled a plaque at an opening event at the court before 70 invited guests.
Sheriff Principal Abercrombie said: “This new facility, which incorporates a vulnerable witness suite and high tech prison to court video link, will enhance the administration of justice locally and provide a modern, bespoke court fit for the 21st century.”
We have invested in this new court to provide a safe, secure and accessible
environment, with the added benefit of making it easier for court users to operate between the two courts.
SCTS Chief Executive Eric McQueen said: “We have been keen for some time to co-locate the Justice of the Peace Court with the Sheriff Court in Airdrie and our proposal was welcomed during the consultation as having a positive effect on the administration of justice. This new court will improve facilities for all court users, with a modern courtroom environment and an additional vulnerable witness suite.”
Contact details
Airdrie Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court Annex
87A Graham Street,
Airdrie,
ML6 6DE
01236 751121
airdrie@scotcourts.gov.uk
Notes
The new court is established through the Scottish Parliament Justice of the Peace Courts (Sheriffdom of South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway) etc. Amendment Order 2019 and comes into force on 8 June 2019.
The Justice of the Peace Courts (Sheriffdom of South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway) etc. Amendment Order 2019