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Publication - Corporate report

Scottish Budget: 2024 to 2025

Published
19 December 2023
From
Deputy First Minister, +3 more … Chief Financial Officer, Director of Tax and Revenues, Director-General Scottish Exchequer
Directorate
Budget and Public Spending Directorate, +1 more … Tax and Revenues Directorate
Part of
Economy, Money and tax, Scottish Budget
ISBN
9781835218129

The Scottish Budget sets out the Scottish Government’s proposed spending and tax plans for 2024 to 2025, as presented to the Scottish Parliament.

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Annex A.6 – Justice & Home Affairs

Portfolio Responsibilities

The Justice & Home Affairs portfolio is focused on ensuring our communities are safe and that we have effective and efficient public services including our police, fire and prisons services. As set out in our Vision for Justice, by enabling our communities to be safe, secure and resilient, by reducing and preventing crime and offending, by supporting victims and witnesses, and through working to shift societal attitudes and circumstances which perpetuate crime and harm, the portfolio aims to improve the wellbeing and life chances of all people in Scotland. Through this the portfolio plays its part in tackling inequalities, protecting and promoting human rights, and contributing to a sustainable, inclusive and prosperous economy.

The Justice & Home Affairs portfolio also has responsibility for the civil, criminal and administrative justice systems. This includes courts, tribunals, the legal aid system, and criminal justice social work services, as well as the contribution of third sector services. The work of the portfolio is underpinned by the principle that everyone has the right to access justice. The portfolio works to ensure person-centred and trauma-informed services for victims and survivors, to reduce victimisation, and to tackle and prevent violence against women and girls. The portfolio budget also includes funding to support the courts and community justice services to continue their recovery from the impacts of COVID-19.

In addition, the portfolio works to ensure Scotland is resilient and prepared to respond to a range of hazards and threats, including serious and organised crime. It also works closely with the UK Government and its agencies to ensure that powers that remain reserved to the UK Government, such as firearms regulation and counter terrorism, properly serve and protect our communities.

Justice & Home Affairs intended contributions to the National Outcomes

Primary National Outcomes

  • Communities
  • Human Rights

Secondary National Outcomes

  • Children and Young People
  • Economy
  • International
  • Poverty
  • Education
  • Fair Work and Business
  • Health
  • Environment

For further information on the purpose of the portfolio budget, and contributions to national outcomes (including impacts of spend on equality of outcome) please refer to the relevant portfolio annex in the published Equality and Fairer Scotland Budget Statement.

Justice & Home Affairs

Table A6.01: Spending Plans (Level 2)
Level 2 2022-23 Budget £m 2023-24 Budget £m 2024-25 Budget £m
Community Justice 45.3 46.2 59.9
Judiciary 38.8 40.8 42.0
Criminal Injuries Compensation 15.6 15.6 18.6
Legal Aid 152.0 156.3 156.5
Police Central Government 84.2 80.4 72.8
Safer and Stronger Communities 7.5 7.7 6.6
Police and Fire Pensions 350.6 400.6 590.6
Scottish Prison Service 480.8 540.7 648.2
Miscellaneous 109.5 102.9 93.8
Scottish Police Authority 1,375.0 1,458.2 1,550.9
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service 352.9 364.1 393.4
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service 134.4 151.5 165.9
Total Justice & Home Affairs 3,146.7 3,365.2 3,799.1
of which:
Total Fiscal Resource 2,816.5 2,980.5 3,305.1
of which Operating Costs 21.3 23.4 22.3
Non-cash 151.9 168.4 182.9
Capital 177.3 213.8 308.0
Financial Transactions (FTs) – – –
UK Funded AME 1.0 2.5 3.1

Presentational Adjustments for Scottish Parliament Approval

Legal Aid (NDPB Non-cash) (0.7) (0.7) (0.6)
SPA (NDPB Non-cash) (56.1) (57.3) (64.6)
SFRS (NDPB Non-cash) (26.5) (27.6) (32.7)
Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (NDPB Non-cash) (1.3) (1.2) (0.1)
Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (NDPB Non-cash) (0.2) – (1.6)
Police Loan Charges 5.1 3.7 3.5
Judicial Salaries (36.3) (36.3) (36.3)
PPP/PFI adjustments 1.6 1.2 (1.0)
SCTS – shown separately (134.4) (151.5) (165.9)
Central Government Grants to Local Authorities 86.5 86.5 86.5
Total Justice & Home Affairs 2,984.4 3,181.9 3,586.1
Total Limit on Income (accruing resources) 39.7
Table A6.02: Community Justice Spending Plans (Level 3)
Level 3 2022-23 Budget £m 2023-24 Budget £m 2024-25 Budget £m
Miscellaneous 3.2 3.2 2.9
Offender Services 42.1 43.0 57.0
Total Community Justice 45.3 46.2 59.9
of which:
Fiscal Resource 45.2 46.2 59.8
Non-cash 0.1 0.1 0.1
Capital – – –
FTs – – –
UK Funded AME – – –
Table A6.03: Judiciary Spending Plans (Level 3)
Level 3 2022-23 Budget £m 2023-24 Budget £m 2024-25 Budget £m
Judicial Salaries 36.3 36.3 36.3
Judiciary 2.5 4.5 5.7
Total Judiciary 38.8 40.8 42.0
of which:
Fiscal Resource 38.8 40.8 42.0
Non-cash – – –
Capital – – –
FTs – – –
UK Funded AME – – –
Table A6.04: Criminal Injuries Compensation Spending Plans (Level 3)
Level 3 2022-23 Budget £m 2023-24 Budget £m 2024-25 Budget £m
CIC Scheme 13.8 13.8 16.8
Criminal Injuries Administration Costs 1.8 1.8 1.8
Total Criminal Injuries Compensation 15.6 15.6 18.6
of which:
Fiscal Resource 15.6 15.6 18.6
Non-cash – – –
Capital – – –
FTs – – –
UK Funded AME – – –
Table A6.05: Legal Aid Spending Plans (Level 3)
Level 3 2022-23 Budget £m 2023-24 Budget £m 2024-25 Budget £m
Legal Aid Administration 13.7 15.0 15.2
Legal Aid Fund 138.3 141.3 141.3
Total Legal Aid 152.0 156.3 156.5
of which:
Fiscal Resource 151.1 155.3 155.7
Non-cash 0.7 0.7 0.8
Capital 0.2 0.4 0.1
FTs – – –
UK Funded AME – – –
Table A6.06: Police Central Government Spending Plans (Level 3)
Level 3 2022-23 Budget £m 2023-24 Budget £m 2024-25 Budget £m
National Police Funding & Reform 76.4 71.0 62.5
Police Investigations and Review Commissioner 7.4 8.0 8.7
Police Support Services 0.4 1.4 1.5
Total Police Central Government 84.2 80.4 72.8
of which:
Fiscal Resource 77.2 65.9 56.0
Non-cash 2.9 2.9 3.0
Capital 4.1 11.6 13.8
FTs – – –
UK Funded AME – – –
Table A6.07: Safer and Stronger Communities Spending Plans (Level 3)
Level 3 2022-23 Budget £m 2023-24 Budget £m 2024-25 Budget £m
Safer Communities 7.5 7.7 6.6
Total Safer Stronger Communities 7.5 7.7 6.6
of which:
Fiscal Resource 7.4 7.7 6.6
Non-cash 0.2 – –
Capital – – –
FTs – – –
UK Funded AME – – –
Table A6.08: Police & Fire Pensions Spending Plans (Level 3)
Level 3 2022-23 Budget £m 2023-24 Budget £m 2024-25 Budget £m
Police Pensions 278.4 291.4 481.4
Fire Pensions 72.2 109.2 109.2
Total Police & Fire Pensions 350.6 400.6 590.6
of which:
Fiscal Resource 350.6 400.6 590.6
Non-cash – – –
Capital – – –
FTs – – –
UK Funded AME – – –
Table A6.09: Scottish Prison Service Spending Plans (Level 3)
Level 3 2022-23 Budget £m 2023-24 Budget £m 2024-25 Budget £m
Scottish Prison Service 480.8 540.7 648.2
Total Scottish Prison Service 480.8 540.7 648.2
of which:
Fiscal Resource 367.5 397.9 436.5
Non-cash 36.0 45.8 44.7
Capital 77.3 97.0 167.0
FTs – – –
UK Funded AME – – –
Table A6.10: Miscellaneous Spending Plans (Level 3)
Level 3 2022-23 Budget £m 2023-24 Budget £m 2024-25 Budget £m
Other Miscellaneous 27.3 31.5 27.1
Renewal, Recovery and Transformation Fund 53.2 42.2 36.3
Safe and Secure Scotland 8.9 6.6 6.3
Support for Victims and Witnesses 20.2 22.7 24.1
Total Miscellaneous 109.5 102.9 93.8
of which:
Fiscal Resource 109.3 101.7 91.6
Non-cash 0.2 0.2 0.2
Capital – 1.0 2.0
FTs – – –
UK Funded AME – – –
Table A6.11: Scottish Police Authority Spending Plans (Level 3)
Level 3 2022-23 Budget £m 2023-24 Budget £m 2024-25 Budget £m
Scottish Police Authority 1,375.0 1,458.2 1,550.9
Total Scottish Police Authority 1,375.0 1,458.2 1,550.9
of which:
Fiscal Resource 1,263.0 1,343.1 1,418.7
Non-cash 56.1 57.3 67.3
Capital 55.0 57.4 64.6
FTs – – –
UK Funded AME 0.9 0.5 0.3
Table A6.12: Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Spending Plans (Level 3)
Level 3 2022-23 Budget £m 2023-24 Budget £m 2024-25 Budget £m
Operating Expenditure 352.9 364.1 393.4
Total Scottish Fire & Rescue Service 352.9 364.1 393.4
of which:
Fiscal Resource 293.7 303.7 317.3
Non-cash 26.5 27.6 33.0
Capital 32.7 32.7 43.0
FTs – – –
UK Funded AME – – –
Table A6.13: Scottish Courts & Tribunals Service Spending Plans (Level 3)
Level 3 2022-23 Budget £m 2023-24 Budget £m 2024-25 Budget £m
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service 134.4 151.5 165.9
Total Scottish Courts & Tribunals Service 134.4 151.5 165.9
of which:
Fiscal Resource 97.1 102.0 111.7
Non-cash 29.3 33.8 33.9
Capital 8.0 13.7 17.6
FTs – – –
UK Funded AME – 2.0 2.7
Table A6.14: Central Government Grants to Local Authorities Spending Plans (Level 3)
Level 3 2022-23 Budget £m 2023-24 Budget £m 2024-25 Budget £m
Criminal Justice Social Work 86.5 86.5 86.5
Total Justice Central Government Grants to Local Authorities 86.5 86.5 86.5
of which:
Fiscal Resource 86.5 86.5 86.5
Non-cash – – –
Capital – – –
FTs – – –
UK Funded AME – – –

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