Coronavirus (COVID-19): Justice Analytical Services data report - December 2021
This pack provides information on the impact of COVID-19 on the Justice system during December 2021.
Data has been gathered from a number of different sources and may be subject to future revision.
This document is part of a collection
Summary of COPFS First Substantive Markings
There are 3 types of marking decision available to COPFS:
- No Action
- Direct Measures
- Court proceedings
All marking types have decreased this month.
Subjects marked for Direct Measure
Direct measure or alternatives to court include diversion, fiscal fines, fixed penalties, community and work orders. Fiscal fine limits were increased as part of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020.
In January 2021, for the first time in 2020-21, the number of subjects receiving a Fiscal Fine increased to above 19-20 average levels (dotted lines). Numbers fell to a low in April 2021 and although they have increased overall since that time, this month have decreased being the lowest value since April 2020.
The number of subjects given Fiscal fixed penalties increased from May 2020, and although they have decreased this month they have remained above 19-20 average levels since August 2020.
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