Coronavirus (COVID-19): Justice Analytical Services data report - August 2020
Third 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, courts and prisons.
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Case types
In August 2020, most initiated and disposed cases were just below 2019-20 levels.
- All initiated case types presented are gradually returning to 2019-20 levels, with month to month variation.
- Children's Referrals disposals are higher than 19-20 levels, while Debts and Family are returning to 2019-20 levels. Personal Injury disposals are lower than typical 19-20 levels.
Initiated Cases (August 20) |
Disposed Cases (August 20) |
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Weekly average | Change from 19-20 | Case Type | Weekly average | Change from 19-20 |
253 | 93% of 19-20 typical week (271 cases) | Family |
158 | 70% of 19-20 typical week (226 cases) |
104 | 78% of 19-20 typical week (134 cases) | Children's Referrals | 46 | 144% of 19-20 typical week (32 cases) |
339 | 79% of 19-20 typical week (430 cases) | Debt | 369 | 79% of 19-20 typical week (469 cases) |
73 | 61% of 19-20 typical week (120 cases) | Personal Injury | 45 | 50% of 19-20 typical week (91 cases) |
Further Information:
Latest published Civil Justice Statistics can be found here:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/civil-justice-statistics-scotland-2018-19/
Contact
Email: Justice_Analysts@gov.scot
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