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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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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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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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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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Lord Advocate reflects on her five-year tenure as she prepares to step down
Dorothy Bain KC has commented on her time in one of the Great Offices of State.
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Lord Advocate offers personal message of thanks
Dorothy Bain KC has expressed her deep gratitude to colleagues as Lord Advocate tenure ends.
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Prosecutors issue warning on dangers of strangulation
Prosecutors have issued a powerful warning of the dangers of strangulation – which can cause brain death within minutes but leave no physical signs.
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Lord Advocate’s message as figures show more offenders are convicted for domestic abuse
Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has expressed her deep hope that victims of domestic abuse can see routes to a safer future after new figures showed a 19 percent rise in conviction for offenders.