News
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Change in reporting of care home Covid-19 deaths to the Procurator Fiscal
The Lord Advocate, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer, Police Scotland and National Records Scotland, has today issued updated guidance on the reporting of Covid-19 related deaths.
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Man jailed for knife attack on Edinburgh police officers and double kidnapping
A man who threatened to stab two police officers and took a man and woman hostage has been jailed for a total of nine years and four months.
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Two jailed for Aberdeen murder after drink and drugs binge
Two men who stabbed a stranger to death at a party after a drugs and alcohol binge have been jailed for life and seven years and three months respectively.
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COPFS launches consultation to inform new Strategic Plan
An invitation to have your say about the initial framework for the COPFS Strategic Plan 2023-27.
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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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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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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.
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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