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5 Completed work
This report covers the period of one year to the end of May 2010.
During this period a further comprehensive Area inspection report was completed in relation to Lanarkshire. This is detailed in Annex A.
In addition a major thematic work was completed in conjunction with Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (Scotland) on the Proceeds of Crime Act (Annex B).
As part of an ongoing review of summary justice reform a thematic report on Compensation Offers and combined Fiscal Fines and Compensation Offers was published (Annex C).
There was also an update delivered to Ministers on progress against recommendations made in the wildlife crime joint thematic with Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (Scotland) and a résumé of this is at Annex D.
A review of progress to date against the recommendations made in earlier Inspectorate reports is contained in Annex E.
During the course of the year a contribution was made by the Chief Inspector to Sheriff Principal Bowen's Review of Sheriff and Jury Procedure published in June 2010.
Sheriff Principal Bowen's report includes a number of suggestions to the inspectorate which will be examined and are referred to in our thematic report on Learning and Development to be published shortly.