Statistical Bulletin: Crime and Justice Series: Criminal Proceedings in Scotland, 2010-11

Criminal Proceedings in Scotland 2010-11


Table 14 Bail orders made by sex and age, 2009-10 and 2010-11

2009-10 2010-11
Number Percentage of total Number Percentage of total
Sex 1
Male 40,468 84% 39,019 84%
Female 7,448 16% 7,201 16%
Age 1
Under 21 10,153 21% 9,630 21%
21-30 17,917 37% 17,001 37%
Over 30 19,850 41% 19,589 42%
Total 2,3 47,921 100 46,221 100

1. Contains a small number of bail orders where gender and/or age are unknown.
2. Excludes modifications to existing bail orders. People counted once only where more than one bail order on same day.
3. Totals include people where main offence not known, and where bail was granted following the lodging of an appeal.

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