News
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Lord Advocate pledges robust prosecution to tackle domestic abusers
Prevention is essential to reducing domestic abuse in the future, but victims need the protection of the law now, the Lord Advocate said today.
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Domestic Abuse and Stalking Charges in Scotland, 2025-26
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland
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Practice notes published on arrangements for information sharing with constitutional office holders and recusal in cases involving politicians
Practice notes explain arrangements for information sharing with constitutional office holders and law officer recusal in cases involving politicians.
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Third-party data breach
We are aware of a data security incident involving a third-party supplier used by COPFS.
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Hate crime charges increases to new high
The Lord Advocate, Ruth Charteris KC, has reaffirmed prosecutors’ commitment to tackling hate crime.
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Hate Crime in Scotland, 2025-26
A report on Hate Crime in Scotland 2025-26 was published today.
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Prosecution statement following sentencing of Peter Murrell
The Lord Advocate has acknowledged the conclusion of proceedings in the case against Peter Murrell and recognised the work of those involved in the investigation and prosecution.
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Revised Prosecution Code published
The Lord Advocate has introduced a revised and updated Prosecution Code, which sets out the framework used by Scotland’s independent prosecutors when making decisions about prosecution.
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New Lord Advocate pledges independence and focus on the public interest
The newly appointed Lord Advocate has pledged to serve the public interest with independence and integrity as she takes office.
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Trinity High School in Renfrew win COPFS schools public speaking competition
Trinity High School in Renfrew have been crowned winners of this year’s prestigious Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) schools public speaking competition.