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

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.


Summary of COPFS First Substantive Markings

There are 3 types of marking decision available to COPFS:

  • No Action
  • Direct Measures
  • Court proceedings

Following an increase in all marking types in January 2021, numbers of markings have decreased in February & March. Markings for No Action and Direct Measures remain at or above 19-20 average levels and markings for court are below 19-20 average levels.

Chart: Subjects marked
Bar graph showing a breakdown of COPFS markings.

Contact

Email: Justice_Analysts@gov.scot

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