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Publication - Statistics

Scotland's Redress Scheme Statistics December 2021 - June 2026

Published
20 October 2026
From
Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families

This publication provides statistics on applications, outcomes and payments made, fees and costs, as well as apologies made in the first 54 months under Scotland's Redress Scheme.

Supporting documents

Headline statistics

Between 08 December 2021 and 06 June 2026

  • 9,676 applications for redress received by the Scottish Government
  • 4,571 applications sent to Redress Scotland. There were a further 297 responses to requests for additional information in relation to these applications
  • 4,250 financial redress offers made
  • 4,026 payments issued totaling £215,924,581.37 after deductions
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