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Scottish Prison Population Statistics 2022-23

On 5 December 2023, the Scottish Prison Population Statistics 2022-23 were published by the Scottish Government’s Chief Statistician. They cover the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023, so the headline figure of a daily prison population decrease of 1% is slightly misleading.

Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report

On 31 August 2023, Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report August 2023 was published. It reports that the median time spent on remain is now 70 days, with 30% of those on remand spending more than 140 days in that status. Of those remanded into custody in July 2023 with known offence types, the most represented offences (by far) were common assault; crimes against public justice; and serious assault and attempted murder.

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