News
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Tackling domestic abuse is a priority for prosecutors
The Lord Advocate has confirmed that domestic abuse cases will continue to be prosecuted vigorously and fairly during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Lord Advocate addresses victims' groups
The Lord Advocate renewed his commitment to put victims’ voices at the heart of the criminal justice system as he addressed an event marking European Day for Victims of Crime.
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Lord Advocate welcomes Drug Death Taskforce
Lord Advocate James Wolffe QC has welcomed the formation of a Drug Death Taskforce to help tackle problem drug use as a public health priority.
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Briefing note on investigation of deaths and FAI
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is committed to the prompt investigation of deaths, but accepts that in some cases the time taken to complete a thorough investigation has been too long.
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Renewed pledge on Lockerbie investigation
The Solicitor General has pledged to work in close co-operation with US authorities if new evidence on the Lockerbie bombing becomes available.
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COPFS opening statement to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
COPFS are core participants in the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.
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Stronger powers to seize criminal gains
New powers to seize criminal gains are increasingly disruptive to serious organised crime, the Lord Advocate has said.
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Protecting children from sexual offending
Too many of Scotland’s children and young people are subjected to, or engage in, sexual behaviours that require a criminal justice response.
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Crown welcomes Sheriff’s call for review
The Crown welcomes Sheriff Beckett’s determination following the fatal accident inquiry into the tragic deaths of the six people who died when a bin lorry crashed in Glasgow city centre last year.
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Investigations by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner Under the Direction of the Crown
COPFS is the sole prosecuting authority in Scotland and, on behalf of the Lord Advocate, decides in every case whether there is sufficient evidence to prosecute.