Publication - Statistics

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Justice Analytical Services Data Report - March 2021

Published: 29 April 2021
Directorate: Justice Directorate, +1 more … Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland, Law and order
ISBN: 9781800049536

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.

Supporting documents

Sheriff Court Civil Case Volumes

Case initiations and disposals

Initiations and Disposals (of all types) in the Sheriff Civil Courts remain low, but are recovering to 2019-20 typical levels (dotted lines) as the courts continue to emerge from lockdown. There was a rise in both initiations and disposals in March.

Line graph showing case volumes remain low, but gradually returning to normal levels as courts continue to emerge from lockdown. — Chart: Initiations and disposals

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Email: Justice_Analysts@gov.scot

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Sheriff Court Civil Case Volumes

Case initiations and disposals

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