The 2021 Act amends the offence under the 1953 Act so all proceedings are still under the 1953 Act (as amended).Table 1: Number of accused convicted with at least one protection of livestock from dogs crime, given a fine or imprisonmentFinancial Year of ConvictionDisposalsNumber of case-accused5 Nov 2021- March 2022Fine32022-2023Fine52023-2024Fine8April 2024-June 2024Fine0 Imprisonment1Source: Scottish Government Justice Analytical ServicesTable 2: The highest fine imposed each year and number of accused who received it:Financial Year of ConvictionHighest FineNumber of case-accused5 Nov 2021 - March 2022£20022022-2023£36012023-2024£4001April 2024-Jun 2024NA0Source: Scottish Government Justice Analytical ServicesTable 3: The highest custodial sentence imposed each year and number of accused who received it:Financial Year of ConvictionCustodial sentence lengthNumber of case-accused5 Nov 2021- March 2022NA02022-2023NA02023-2024NA0April 2024-Jun 20245 months1Source: Scottish Government Justice Analytical Services S6W-34399