News
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Outgoing Crown Agent leaves with thanks
The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has thanked David Harvie for his service as Crown Agent of COPFS as he steps down from the role. John Logue has been appointed Interim Crown Agent.
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New initiative to build links between prosecutors and victims of domestic abuse.
An innovative pilot scheme which aims to transform the service offered to victims of domestic abuse by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) launched this month.
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Domestic Abuse and Stalking charges in Scotland, 2021-22
An Official Statistics publication for Scotland
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Lord Advocate pledges robust prosecution for crimes of domestic abuse
The Lord Advocate today renewed her pledge to tackle the traumatising crimes of domestic abuse and stalking with robust prosecution of offenders.
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Attending court during the period of mourning and on Monday 19 September
Information for those due to attend court in the period of mourning or day of the Queen's funeral
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Court arrangements for Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 September
Arrangements are now being made for a period of mourning following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which will include a number of ceremonies in central Edinburgh in the coming days.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.