News

  1. Lord Advocate welcomes review of death in custody investigations

    The Lord Advocate has welcomed a review which will look across the justice system to improve the investigation of deaths in custody.

    23 Jan 2025 Statements
  2. Red weather warning – court and COPFS office closures 24 January

    COPFS offices and courts will close in response to Storm Éowyn on Friday 24 January.

    23 Jan 2025 COPFS corporate
  3. Prosecution policy on Glasgow drug consumption facility

    The Lord Advocate has made a statement of prosecution policy in relation to possession of illegal drugs at a healthcare facility in Glasgow.

    10 Jan 2025 Statements
  4. Do not suffer in silence, Lord Advocate urges women

    Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has spoken out against the crime of coercive control within domestic relationships and encouraged victims not to suffer in silence this festive period.

    23 Dec 2024 Statements
  5. Lord Advocate message on anniversary of Pan Am 103 bombing

    A statement from Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC as the 36th anniversary of the bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie is commemorated.

    20 Dec 2024 Statements
  6. Fuselage of Lockerbie plane transferred to US as evidence for trial

    A section of the aircraft from the Lockerbie bombing is being transported to the US ahead of a Libyan suspect’s trial in Washington DC.

    09 Dec 2024 Statements
  7. COPFS meets with charity ambassador of Australian woman killed by estranged husband

    As part of ongoing domestic abuse training, Scottish prosecutors have met with the best friend of an Australian mother who was murdered by her estranged husband.

    05 Dec 2024 COPFS corporate
  8. Investigative practices in child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children 

    A review of investigative practices pursued into child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children has been conducted and a summary of its findings are now published.

    19 Nov 2024 Statements
  9. Statement on Lord Advocate references to the Court of Appeal

    Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has acknowledged the outcome of references she made to the Court of Appeal seeking a further change in the rules of evidence in rape and other sexual offences.  

    30 Oct 2024 Statements
  10. Lord Advocate statement: Prosecution guidance on public safety and prison population

    The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC made this statement to the Scottish Parliament regarding prosecution guidance on public safety and prison population.

    10 Oct 2024 Statements