News
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National Stalking Awareness Week - how our Victim Information and Advice service bridges the gap
The Victim Information and Advice service (VIA) within COPFS supports vulnerable people who, through no fault of their own, find themselves in the criminal justice process.
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Skipper fined for illegal fishing in protected area
A 56-year-old fishing boat skipper has been fined £3211.43 after being found guilty of illegal fishing in a marine protected area off Scotland’s northwest coast.
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Gang member helped arrange murder of Dutch journalist
A member of an organised crime gang who helped arrange the murder of a Dutch journalist has been jailed.
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Giffnock man sentenced for domestic abuse
A man who hid raw fish in his former partner’s home and left offensive messages in the property was today sentenced to 240 hours community payback and made subject of a two year non-harassment order.
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Larkhall man sentenced for violent assault on ex-partner
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced after attacking his former girlfriend.
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Man knocked cyclist off his bike and killed him
A man who knocked a cyclist off his bike on a rural Fife road and killed him has been jailed.
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COPFS shows commitment to employees with life-limiting illness
On 24 March 2022, COPFS leaders and trade union representatives showed their commitment to supporting colleagues with life-limiting illness.
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Decision on request for undertakings from Bayoh Inquiry
The Solicitor General has responded to the request from the chair of the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry to provide undertakings on the use of evidence heard by the inquiry in any potential future prosecutions.
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Edinburgh man jailed for historical sexual offences against children
An Edinburgh man who sexually abused three children over two decades has been jailed.
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Men involved in shooting murder given crime prevention orders
Two of the men involved in the murder of a man who was shot in the head as he sat in a car at traffic lights have been given court orders designed to prevent involvement in serious organised crime.