January's coronavirus review findings
The findings of the CPS review for completed prosecutions in January under the Coronavirus Act and Health Protection Regulations are detailed in the table below.
| Number of cases finalised (January) | Number incorrectly charged | |
|---|---|---|
| Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations: 154 cases | Withdrawn | 26 |
| Returned to Court | 11 | |
| Admin finalised | 1 | |
| Not guilty | 1 | |
| Total | 39 | |
| Coronavirus Act: 14 cases | Withdrawn | 10 |
|
Returned to Court |
3 | |
|
Admin finalised |
1 | |
| Total | 14 | |
Of the cases reviewed, all but six were charged by the police.
Gregor McGill, CPS Director of Legal Services, said: “We remain committed to reviewing all of these cases for as long as necessary to ensure the right people are charged with the right offences.”