§ Mr. McFallTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the average sentence imposed for breach of the Bail etc. (Scotland) Act 1980, in the sheriff court and the High Court in each of the past five years.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 27 May 1993]: The available information is given in the table:
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Number of persons by disposal Average sentence Year Custody Community service order Probation Fine Caution/Admonished Other Total Custodial sentence (days) Fine (£) Sheriff Court 1987 401 61 70 650 228 8 1,418 71 120 1988 499 114 108 661 246 16 1,644 79 128 1989 574 119 161 711 235 12 1,812 73 125 1990 534 149 169 677 320 11 1,860 76 127 1991 487 181 213 560 286 10 1,737 78 122