A significant increase in interference with public duties cases has been reported, with a nearly 700% rise from 2017 to 2025. Records show that most of these cases were dismissed. An analysis of over 900 cases filed between January 2017 and June 2026 provides a breakdown of the statistics.
The number of cases filed and dismissed varies by year, with dismissal rates ranging from 35% to 73%. Further details on the cases and the analysis are available. The data indicates a sharp jump in the number of cases filed over the years, with a majority resulting in dismissal.
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