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Oxford Magistrates' Court closes Jan 5, 2026, for 6 months of renovations amid rising caseloads and backlogs.
Oxford Magistrates' Court will close from January 5, 2026, for six months to undergo essential renovations, including a roof replacement, as part of a £148.5 million national court maintenance program.
Cases will be relocated to Reading, High Wycombe, and Milton Keynes during the closure.
The move follows a record rise in UK magistrates’ court caseloads—361,027 nationally, up 25% from the previous year—and growing backlogs in Oxford, where open cases rose to 561 by June 2025.
Officials emphasize the need for improved safety and efficiency, while MPs and police stress the importance of minimizing disruption to victims and justice operations.
El Tribunal de Magistrados de Oxford cierra el 5 de enero de 2026, por 6 meses de renovaciones en medio del aumento de la carga de casos y la acumulación de atrasos.