Coronavirus (COVID-19): Justice Analytical Services Data Report - December 2020

Seventh 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.


Summary of COPFS First Substantive Markings

There are 3 types of marking decision available to COPFS:

  • No Action
  • Direct Measures
  • Court proceedings

Cases marked No Action were higher than 19-20 average levels during the intial lockdown period but have stabilised at just below last year's average levels.

Bar graph showing the number of subjects marked for different court proceedings by month.

Contact

Email: Justice_Analysts@gov.scot

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