Enforcement in Great Britain
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185
Cases prosecuted, or referred to COPFS for prosecution in Scotland, by HSE where a conviction was achieved in 2020/21
2,929
Notices issued by HSE in 2020/21
Prosecution cases brought by HSE and, in Scotland, COPFS where a verdict has been reached in that year (2014/15 – 2020/21p)
| Year | Cases where a verdict has been reached | Cases resulting in a conviction (for at least one offence) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 683 | 645 |
| 2016/17 | 577 | 543 |
| 2017/18 | 511 | 486 |
| 2018/19r | 395 | 368 |
| 2019/20 | 343 | 325 |
| 2020/21p | 199 | 185 |
Source: Index of tables
Total enforcement notices issued by HSE (2014/15-2020/21p)
| Year | Immediate Prohibition | Improvement |
|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 2941 | 5829 |
| 2016/17 | 2889 | 6617 |
| 2017/18 | 2896 | 6075 |
| 2018/19 r | 2823 | 6112 |
| 2019/20 | 1920 | 5000 |
| 2020/21p | 1107 | 1821 |
Source: Index of tables
Total Fines for Health and Safety Offences prosecuted by HSE and, in Scotland, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), 2015/16-2020/21 p (£,million)
| Year | Total Fines |
|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 35118163 |
| 2016/17 | 67995077 |
| 2017/18 | 71569888 |
| 2018/19r | 55163406 |
| 2019/20 | 34886573 |
| 2020/21p | 26878664 |
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