Taxpayers have been landed with a bill approaching £150,000 to deal with three Banksy artworks across London, according to figures obtained through Freedom of Information requests. The most significant expense stems from a mural that appeared on the Royal Courts of Justice in September 2025, depicting a bewigged judge striking a protester with his gavel. A spokesman for HM Courts and Tribunals Service said: "The Royal Courts of Justice is a listed building and HMCTS are obliged to maintain its original character." "Banksy's vandalism should be stopped and he should foot the bill for the costs he imposes on others." The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers received a report of criminal damage to the Royal Courts of Justice on 8 September.