News

  1. Domestic Abuse and Stalking charges in Scotland, 2021-22

    An Official Statistics publication for Scotland

    21 Sep 2022 COPFS corporate
  2. Lord Advocate pledges robust prosecution for crimes of domestic abuse

    The Lord Advocate today renewed her pledge to tackle the traumatising crimes of domestic abuse and stalking with robust prosecution of offenders.

    21 Sep 2022 COPFS corporate
  3. Attending court during the period of mourning and on Monday 19 September

    Information for those due to attend court in the period of mourning or day of the Queen's funeral

    12 Sep 2022 Statements
  4. Court arrangements for Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 September

    Arrangements are now being made for a period of mourning following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which will include a number of ceremonies in central Edinburgh in the coming days.

    09 Sep 2022 Statements
  5. Lord Advocate message on death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    The Lord Advocate has expressed condolences upon the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

    08 Sep 2022 Statements
  6. Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    It is with great sadness that COPFS has learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

    08 Sep 2022 Statements
  7. Mock trial to raise awareness of race hate crime

    COPFS prosecutors staged a mock trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court to highlight racially aggravated hate crime. 

    30 Aug 2022 COPFS corporate
  8. The Solicitor General on COPFS' commitment to protecting victims of human trafficking from prosecution

    The Solicitor General Human has highlighted the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service's commitment to protecting victims of human trafficking from prosecution.

    18 Aug 2022 Statements
  9. Lord Advocate’s visit to world-renowned research centre highlights vital role of science in pursuit of justice.

    The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain QC today visited a leading science research centre where the secrets of cold cases are unlocked, and new techniques to prosecute crimes of the future are developed.

    29 Jul 2022 COPFS corporate
  10. COPFS recognised as carer-friendly employer

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has received an award from Carer Positive Scotland, recognising the supportive working environment offered for those with caring responsibilities

    21 Jul 2022 COPFS corporate