Reconviction Rates in Scotland: 2019-20 Offender Cohort
Statistics on reconvictions are presented up to the latest cohort of 2019-20. The latest year’s data is impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and should not be interpreted to be indicative of longer term trends.
Introduction
The statistics presented in this bulletin are derived from the data used in the Criminal Proceedings in Scotland statistical bulletin. The Criminal Proceedings data are in turn derived from information held on the Criminal History System (CHS) which is maintained by Police Scotland.
Changes made to this year's publication
Changes have been made to this year's report as follows:
1. The new crime of domestic abuse under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 came into effect on 1st April 2019, and so this is the first year they can be included as index convictions.
2. Convictions under Coronavirus legislation, that came into force on 6 April 2020, have been included in this bulletin for the first time
a. As part of this legislation the maximum available Fiscal Fine that may be offered by COPFS increased from £300 to £500.
Contact
Email: justice_analysts@gov.scot
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