News

  1. Lord Advocate message on death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    The Lord Advocate has expressed condolences upon the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

    08 Sep 2022 Statements
  2. Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    It is with great sadness that COPFS has learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

    08 Sep 2022 Statements
  3. Aberdeen rapist jailed for attack on woman walking home

    A man has been jailed for the rape of a young woman who was walking home from a night out.

    06 Sep 2022 Cases
  4. Mock trial to raise awareness of race hate crime

    COPFS prosecutors staged a mock trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court to highlight racially aggravated hate crime. 

    30 Aug 2022 COPFS corporate
  5. Rapist jailed indefinitely after posthumous testimony

    A rapist who beat and tortured several partners has been jailed indefinitely after posthumous testimony from two victims.

    26 Aug 2022 Cases
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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