December's coronavirus review findings
The findings of the CPS review for completed prosecutions in December under the Coronavirus Act and Health Protection Regulations are detailed in the table below.
| Number of cases finalised (December) | Number incorrectly charged | |
|---|---|---|
| Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations: 62 cases | Withdrawn | 10 |
| Returned to Court | 1 | |
| Total | 11 | |
| Coronavirus Act: 14 cases | Withdrawn | 12 |
|
Returned to Court |
2 | |
| Total | 14 | |
Of the cases reviewed, all but two were charged by police and almost half were charged alongside a substantive offence.
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.”