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Recommendation 30
30
Paragraph: 82
In response to this report the Government should provide us with data on the number...
Recommendation
In response to this report the Government should provide us with data on the number of covid-19 related single justice procedure cases, which includes data on the outcome of the cases and the level of fine imposed.
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Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
In response to the Report’s request for the total number of prosecutions of COVID-19 cases (including single justice procedure cases), please find the below table on the number of prosecutions for COVID-19 offences in 2021, on principal offence basis, broken down by offence code and detailed offence. Prosecuted 2021 16857 – Failure to comply with screening restriction/requirement 1 (coronavirus) 16858 – Operator of Port fails to comply with direction under 0 Coronavirus Act 2020 16859 – Offences by potentially infectious persons (coronavirus) 18 16860 – Breach of emergency period restrictions (coronavirus) 23,898 16861 – Offences in relation to events and gatherings (coronavirus) 66 Total prosecutions 23,983 There were 23,983 defendants prosecuted and 20,318 offenders convicted for offences relating to COVID-19, the majority of which were for breaching emergency period restrictions. Of the 20,317 offenders sentenced, almost all (99.5%) were fined, with an average fine of £1,001. The majority of COVID-19 related offences were dealt with out of court via a fixed penalty notice.