July's coronavirus review findings
July's findings for the CPS review of completed prosecutions under the Coronavirus Act and Health Protection Regulations are detailed in the table below.
| Number of cases finalised (July) | Number incorrectly charged | |
|---|---|---|
| Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations: 162 cases | Withdrawn | 19 |
| Returned to Court | 2 | |
| Total | 21 | |
| Coronavirus Act: 32 cases | Withdrawn | 27 |
| Returned to Court | 5 | |
| Total | 32 | |
Of the cases reviewed, 185 were charged by the police and nine by the CPS – the vast majority in March and April alongside other substantive offences.
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.”