News

  1. Twelve year sentence for Edinburgh rapist who stalked and harassed women

    A man who raped vulnerable women he knew and followed female strangers to their homes has been jailed for 12 years.

    19 Aug 2022 Cases
  2. Rapist jailed after being extradited from France

    A rapist who was extradited from France to stand trial has been jailed, nine years after he absconded whilst on bail.

    19 Aug 2022 Cases
  3. The Solicitor General on COPFS' commitment to protecting victims of human trafficking from prosecution

    The Solicitor General Human has highlighted the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service's commitment to protecting victims of human trafficking from prosecution.

    18 Aug 2022 Statements
  4. Speeding Driver Jailed for Killing Schoolboy Cyclist

    A driver who knocked down and killed a 16-year-old cyclist while speeding through residential streets has been jailed.

    16 Aug 2022 Cases
  5. Serial Domestic Abuser Jailed for 13 Years

    A serial abuser who raped women he met through online dating sites and social media has been jailed for 13 years.

    05 Aug 2022 Cases
  6. Former gamekeeper jailed for animal fighting and gun offences

    A 28-year-old man who kept and trained dogs for fighting has been sentenced to 210 days imprisonment, banned from keeping animals for 15 years and fined £1800 for firearms offences. 

    01 Aug 2022 Cases
  7. Lord Advocate’s visit to world-renowned research centre highlights vital role of science in pursuit of justice.

    The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain QC today visited a leading science research centre where the secrets of cold cases are unlocked, and new techniques to prosecute crimes of the future are developed.

    29 Jul 2022 COPFS corporate
  8. COPFS recognised as carer-friendly employer

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has received an award from Carer Positive Scotland, recognising the supportive working environment offered for those with caring responsibilities

    21 Jul 2022 COPFS corporate
  9. Lord Advocate highlights innovations in prosecution of domestic abuse in Scotland

    The Lord Advocate emphasised the world-leading commitment Scotland’s prosecutors’ have to ensuring victims’ voices and experiences are at the heart of the criminal justice system in a speech today.

    13 Jul 2022 Statements
  10. Man sentenced for failings that led to death fall

    A 38-year-old-man has been sentenced for health and safety failings which led to an employee being thrown to his death.

    12 Jul 2022 Cases