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Values of 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 bee committed to investigating, preparing and presenting cases thoroughly, critically and accurately

Page updated: Thursday, June 4, 2009