News
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Statement from the Lord Advocate on oversight of temporary police powers
The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC, has welcomed the formation of an independent group to provide additional oversight of use of temporary police powers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Threat to police and front-line workers will not be tolerated
Lord Advocate reiterates the Crown's commitment to deal robustly with any reported person who deliberately coughs or spits at police officers or front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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Joint statement from Lord Advocate and Chief Constable
SCOTLAND’S Lord Advocate and Chief Constable of Police Scotland have set clear priorities for the investigation and prosecution of crime as measures to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak come in to force.
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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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Crown Office cash boost to clear post-mortem backlog
COPFS can confirm an additional £300,000 investment to help clear overdue post-mortem reports that are impacting upon a large number of bereaved families in Scotland.
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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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Solicitor General launches specialist training for new Act
Scotland’s prosecutors have begun training in preparation for new domestic abuse legislation which is due to come into force in 2019