Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

The Service is committed to providing a high quality of service to the public. It will help to achieve this through its commitment to the following values:

• Independence - our decisions will be impartial, fair and timely and taken on an independent, objective and professional assessment of the evidence available and in the public interest;

• Integrity - Our professional integrity will be maintained by:

  - Being open with the Court, and fair and dispassionate in the prosecution of cases in court
  - Disclosing any information that may be material to the defence
  - Preserving the confidentiality of reports and investigations

• Sensitivity - We will be sensitive to the needs of the public, including victims, next of kin and witnesses

• Respect - We will respect staff, developing to the fullest extent their potential, valuing their contribution, fostering team work and rewarding good performance;

• Professionalism - We will continue to be committed to investigating, preparing and presenting cases thoroughly, critically and accurately