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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Justice Analytical Services Data Report - December 2020
Seventh release of a monthly data report on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the justice system in Scotland, including information from Police Scotland, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, and Scottish Prison Service.
Subjects not marked for court
Alternatives to court include diversion, fiscal fines, fixed penalties, community and work orders. Fiscal fine limits were increased as part of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020.
The numbers of subjects receiving a Fiscal Fine have remained below 19-20 average levels (dotted lines) since April 2020.
The number of subjects given Fiscal fixed penalties increased from May, reaching a high in September. Numbers have decreased since that time but remain above 19-20 average levels.
Contact
Email: Justice_Analysts@gov.scot
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