Introduction
This statistical bulletin presents information on activity relating to community penalties in Scotland, mainly derived from Local Authority Social Work management information systems. The bulletin also presents information on the characteristics of offenders who receive community sentences (age, gender, previous convictions and reconviction rates). Information is presented at a National level; additional information at Local Authority and Community Justice Authority ( CJA) level is available on the Scottish Government website.
Chart 1: Total number of orders, 2001-02 to 2006-07
1. Including Probation Orders with a requirement of unpaid work.
2. Excluding Probation Orders with a requirement of unpaid work.