Criminal Justice
Demand on the criminal justice system continues to grow
Demand on the criminal justice system continues to grow with increases in the most serious offences.
16th August 2024
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Demand on the criminal justice system continues to grow with increases in the most serious offences.
There are 17,070 people on remand, the highest number ever.
Spring 2023 Offender Management Stats show prison population up 6%, recalls up 6% & probation caseload up 1%,
The latest criminal justice trends (November 2022) include a 14% drop in the number of prosecutions for indictable offences.
Autumn 2002 statistics show prison population climbing and rises in the number of adjudications and prison recalls.
The Offender Management Statistics published in July 2022 shows the main justice trends including growing numbers of people in prison and on probation.
Autumn 2021 stats show a fall in the number of prison recalls and the probation caseload getting back to normal again after COVID.
The latest offender management statistics say prison receptions and releases are down, but recalls are up.
The new criminal justice statistics show another drop in number of offenders and another rise in length of prison sentences.
