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flag Oxford Magistrates' Court closes Jan 5, 2026, for 6 months of renovations amid rising caseloads and backlogs.

flag 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. flag Cases will be relocated to Reading, High Wycombe, and Milton Keynes during the closure. flag 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. flag Officials emphasize the need for improved safety and efficiency, while MPs and police stress the importance of minimizing disruption to victims and justice operations.

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