About COPFS
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is Scotland’s prosecution service and death investigation authority.
Find more about what we do and how we work, plus reports and job vacancies.
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Our role in the justice process
Summary of COPFS and its role as Scotland’s prosecution service. This includes processing of reported crimes and preparing criminal cases for court.
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Our role in investigating deaths
Death investigations are conducted by COPFS on behalf of the Lord Advocate. COPFS investigates all sudden, suspicious, accidental and unexplained deaths.
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Our role in investigating criminal allegations against the police
Information about the role of COPFS in investigating criminal allegations against on duty police officers.
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Our leadership and structure
Information about COPFS's structure and teams, senior leaders and governance arrangements.
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Careers
Working for COPFS – details of jobs available now and how to apply, training schemes, and what we can offer.
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News
Find the latest news stories from COPFS as well as information about publications and organisational updates.
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Sexual Offences Review
This page holds information about the review of how prosecutors in Scotland deal with reports of sexual offences, and the subsequent recommendations.
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Consultation on proposed revised Disclosure Code
COPFS is consulting on the revised draft of the Lord Advocate's Code of Practice on Disclosure in Criminal Proceedings. Read the draft and complete our survey.
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Consultation on Lord Advocate’s Codes of Practice on interview and identification
COPFS is consulting on the revised draft of the Lord Advocate's Code of Practice on identification and interview procedures.