Publication of Securing Justice: Our Strategic Plan 2020-23 and business plan for 2020-21

Aberdeen local lockdown – information for witnesses

On 5 August a local lockdown was announced for the City of Aberdeen. Following the announcement, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service confirmed that courts in Aberdeen will continue to operate as far as possible.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): information for those due to attend court

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to have a significant impact on the Scottish criminal justice system.  COPFS is working closely with justice partners and with Scottish Government on measures which will support the fair and effective administration of justice whilst respecting the public health guidance which has been issued.  

Following government advice to continue to limit social contact as we move through the phases of the Scottish Government’s route map for moving out of lockdown, we have issued the following guidelines.