Written Question · S1W-08781 · Session 1
How many accused people appearing in courts in the North East of Scotland were granted bail in each of the last three years and how many of…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many accused people appearing in courts in the North East of Scotland were granted bail in each of the last three years and how many of those accused appeared on charges relating to (a) house-breaking, (b) assault and robbery and (c) drug-related offences.
The answer
The available information is given in the table.Number of bail orders involving selected offences,North East Scotland 1, 2, 1997-99SEJD crime category | 1997 | 1998 | 1999
Housebreaking | 245 | 285 | 158
Robbery | 36 | 67 | 38
Drug offences | 488 | 609 | 395
Notes:1. Aberdeen, Banff, Elgin, Peterhead and Stonehaven Sheriff Courts; Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray District Courts.2. If a bail order relates to more than one type of offence, then it is counted once for each type of offence.
Housebreaking | 245 | 285 | 158
Robbery | 36 | 67 | 38
Drug offences | 488 | 609 | 395
Notes:1. Aberdeen, Banff, Elgin, Peterhead and Stonehaven Sheriff Courts; Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray District Courts.2. If a bail order relates to more than one type of offence, then it is counted once for each type of offence.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-08781 by reference.