Public Law Project Published: 4th April 2018 PLP is concerned that by pressing ahead with court closures before allowing enough time for the modernisation programme to bed in and for evidence to be gathered and research conducted, the quality of access to justice will decrease. The effect on the appearance of justice being done also needs to be thoroughly considered and researched in respect of both court closures and the modernisation programme. The modernisation programme will be of little real benefit if public confidence in the justice system is diminished further. Download the PDF here: PLP consulation response