Enforcement in Great Britain
325 Cases prosecuted
or referred to COPFS for prosecution in Scotland, by HSE where a conviction was achieved in 2019/20p
7,075
Notices issued by HSE in 2019/20p
Prosecution cases brought by HSE and, in Scotland, COPFS where a verdict has been reached in that year (2014/15 – 2019/20p)
| Year | Cases where a verdict has been reached | Cases resulting in a conviction (for at least one offence) |
|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 632 | 601 |
| 2015/16 | 682 | 644 |
| 2016/17 | 576 | 542 |
| 2017/18 | 509 | 485 |
| 2018/19r | 395 | 368 |
| 2019/20p | 342 | 325 |
Source: HSE Operational Data
Total enforcement notices issued by HSE (2014/15-2019/20p)
| Year | Immediate Prohibition | Improvement |
|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 3112 | 6328 |
| 2015/16 | 2941 | 5829 |
| 2016/17 | 2889 | 6617 |
| 2017/18 | 2896 | 6075 |
| 2018/19 r | 2823 | 6112 |
| 2019/20 p | 1948 | 5125 |
Source: HSE Operational Data
Total Fines for Health and Safety Offences prosecuted by HSE and, in Scotland, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), 2014/15-2019/20p (£,million)
| Year | Total Fines |
|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 16207691 |
| 2015/16 | 35118163 |
| 2016/17 | 67995077 |
| 2017/18 | 71569888 |
| 2018/19r | 55323406 |
| 2019/20p | 35772074 |