Publications
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Hate crime in Scotland, 2025-26
Report on hate crimes reported to COPFS in the year April 2025 to March 2026.
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Hate crime in Scotland, 2025-26, data tables
Document containing tables on hate crimes reported to COPFS in the year April 2025 to March 2026 and earlier years.
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Domestic abuse cases statement of prosecution policy
Statement of prosecution policy in domestic abuse cases and importance of ensuring support is available to enable victims to engage.
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Peter Murrell prosecution briefing
An explanation about how the case was handled, the processes followed and safeguards in place, and why public comment was limited while proceedings were ongoing
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Peter Murrell agreed narrative
The agreed narrative in the prosecution of Peter Murrell. It represents the facts of the case. Minimal redactions have been made (special category information)
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Prosecution Code
The Prosecution Code sets out a framework for prosecutorial decision-making and the terms of our test for prosecutorial action.
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Care home deaths linked to COVID-19 as per records held by the COVID Deaths Investigation Team (CDIT): May 2026
Care home deaths linked to COVID-19 as per records held by the COVID Deaths Investigation Team (CDIT): February 2026
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Hospital deaths linked to COVID-19 as per records held by the COVID Deaths Investigation Team (CDIT): May 2026
Hospital deaths linked to COVID-19 as per records held by the COVID Deaths Investigation Team (CDIT): May 2026
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Protocol on concurrent jurisdiction between COPFS and the British Armed Forces
Protocol regarding the exercise of criminal jurisdiction in Scotland between Lord Advocate and the Director of Service Prosecutions.
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Lord Advocate’s guidelines: body worn video (BWV)
Lord Advocate’s guidelines to police relating to the provision of body worn video evidence in criminal cases.