Report Summary
This report provides members of the Legal Committee with an overview of Police Scotland Legal Data.
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Meeting
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Legal Committee - 13 March 2023
Date : 13 March 2023
Location : online
Background
Police Scotland Legal Services submits a Quarterly report to the SPA Legal Committee providing data on the number of cases settled and the amounts paid in settlement thereof within the previous Quarter. The report breaks settlements down into Public liability settlements, Employer Liability settlements and Motor liability settlements.
The reports further indicate the percentage of the liability each quarter represents within the financial year. This provides the Committee with an understanding of whether the previous Quarter saw an increase in settlements or a decrease in settlements relative to each of the three main liability categories.
The Committee has asked that further data be provided to them illustrating the number of cases settled that relate to specific types of case within the three main categories already provided. They have sought geographical information relative to settlements and information relative to the stage at which settlement is affected.
