The City of London Corporation is completing the topping out of its new flagship building, branded as London's fresh 'Justice Quarter', which boasts 18 courtrooms at Salisbury Square.
The City's £600m investment, set to operate as the new base for the City of London Police, seeks to boost capacity within the criminal justice system, delivering swifter results for victims, as reported by .
The scheme, formerly recognised as the Fleet Street Estate project, will maintain a dedicated emphasis on tackling fraud and economic crime throughout the º£½ÇÊÓƵ.
EC4, which received approval in 2021, was delivered in partnership with architecture by Eric Parry Architect and construction spearheaded by Mace Construct.
The courts facility will accommodate 18 courtrooms devoted to economic and cyber crime cases, merging the Square Mile's current civil and magistrates' courts into one single, specially-designed complex.
The City of London Police operates a well-established public-private partnerships framework, which reportedly prevented £55.5m of losses for the financial industry last year.
City policy chairman Chris Hayward said: "The Salisbury Square Development represents a once-in-a-generation investment in our justice system, ensuring we have the modern facilities, cutting-edge technology, and specialist expertise needed to respond."
Sarah Sackman KC MP, Minister for Courts and Legal Services, commented on the new development: "This world-class building is at the forefront of a new generation of state-of-the-art courts. We are taking advantage of new technology to deliver swifter justice for victims.
"Courts like these, in the heart of our capital, showcase our commitment to justice and why London is a global leader in legal services, driving economic growth," she further added.
Rob Lemming, Managing Director at Mace, also spoke about the building, stating, "Designed with a 125-year lifespan, this facility will not only support justice and resilience in the City, but stand as a civic landmark for generations to come."
The former Daily Express headquarters will also offer the City a new public square featuring improved green and open spaces, walking routes, and views towards the spire of St Bride's Church.
Earlier this week, Tijs Broeke, Chair of the City of London Police Authority Board, addressed a dinner, cautioning that fraud is "damaging the foundations of our nation" and the º£½ÇÊÓƵ needs to address it with the same urgency as street crime.
He told senior police, business, and political leaders that "security and prosperity are inseparable."
