Coronavirus (COVID-19): Justice Analytical Services data report- October 2021
This pack provides information on the impact of COVID-19 on the Justice system during October 2021.
Data has been gathered from a number of different sources and may be subject to future revision.
Criminal Disposals
In October 2021 there were 5,495 disposals (excluding secondary disposals and the 'other' disposal category) from Scotland's courts. This is 76% of the 19-20 monthly average of 7,276 and lower than September 2021 (6,196 disposals).
Between April 2020 and October 2021 there were 51,442 (37%) fewer disposals from courts than would have been expected based on 19-20 average figures. Over this time period, there have been 33% fewer custodial sentences and 41% fewer community disposals imposed by the courts than might have been expected.
| To: 31 October 2021 | Monthly average 2019-20 | October 2021 | Change % | Estimated* April 2020 – Oct 2021 | Actual April 2020 – Oct 2021 | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 1,010 | 629 | -38% | 19,190 | 12,786 | -33% |
| Community Disposal (CPO & DTTO) | 1,383 | 1,030 | -26% | 26,277 | 15,632 | -41% |
| Restriction of Liberty Order | 296 | 327 | 10% | 5,624 | 4,744 | -16% |
| Fine etc. | 3,105 | 2,406 | -23% | 58,995 | 34,194 | -42% |
| Admonished/ Discharged | 1,482 | 1,103 | -26% | 28,158 | 19,446 | -31% |
* 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: JusticeAnalysts@gov.scot
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