Coronavirus (COVID-19): Justice Analytical Services data report- March 2022
This pack provides information on the impact of COVID-19 on the Justice system during March 2022.
Criminal Disposals
In March 2022 there were 7,204 disposals (excluding secondary disposals and the 'other' disposal category) from Scotland's courts. This is 99% of the 19-20 monthly average of 7,276 and higher than February 2022 (5,676 disposals).
Between April 2020 and March 2022 there were 58,621 (34%) fewer disposals from courts than would have been expected based on 19-20 average figures. Over this time period, there have been 32% fewer custodial sentences and 36% fewer community disposals imposed by the courts than might have been expected.
| To: 31 March 2022 | Monthly average 2019-20 | March 2022 | Change % | Estimated* April 2020 – March 2022 | Actual April 2020 – March 2022 | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 1,010 | 774 | -23% | 24,240 | 16,440 | -32% |
| Community Disposal (CPO & DTTO) | 1,383 | 1,403 | 1% | 33,192 | 21,268 | -36% |
| Restriction of Liberty Order | 296 | 364 | 23% | 7,104 | 6,161 | -13% |
| Fine etc. | 3,105 | 3,152 | 2% | 74,520 | 46,595 | -37% |
| Admonished/ Discharged | 1,482 | 1,511 | 2% | 35,568 | 25,539 | -28% |
* based on 19-20 monthly average disposals
Disposals from court at any point in time are related both to the volume of business coming into courts and the length of time it takes that business to proceed through the court system. Therefore, changes in crime levels or the ability of courts to function in the usual way may have associated impacts on disposals.
Further Information: Latest SCTS published official statistics
Contact
Email: Justice_Analysts@gov.scot
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