Coronavirus (COVID-19): Justice Analytical Services data report - October 2020

Fifth 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

Fiscal fine limits were increased as part of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020. 

The numbers of subjects receiving a Fiscal Fine have generally remained below 19-20 average levels (dotted lines) since lockdown began.

The number of subjects given Fiscal fixed penalties increased sharply in early August and overall, has exceeded 19-20 average levels since that time. 

Subjects marked
Line graph showing the number of subjects marked for non-court disposals by COPFS.

Fatal Accident Enquiries (as of 26 October 2020)

FAIs with scheduled court dates: 45

FAIs with First Notice lodged, awaiting court dates: 0

Source:
Data in this section has come from COPFS Internal Management Information System. 

Contact

Email: Justice_Analysts@gov.scot

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