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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