Publications
Showing 1-10 of 61 results filtered by Agreement or Code of practice or Prosecution policy
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Lord Advocate’s guidelines: Liberation by the police
Lord Advocate's guidelines to the police regarding the approach to be taken in connection with the liberation of offenders by Police Scotland.
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Lord Advocate's guidelines on the use of the police direct measures for adult offenders
Lord Advocate's guidance to the police on the use of direct measures.
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Lord Advocate's guidelines: Police and the media
Guidance on police communication with the media, possible contempt of court implications and guidance on giving statements to the media during an investigation.
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Lord Advocate’s guidelines: Offences aggravated or motivated by prejudice
Lord Advocate's guidelines on offences aggravated or motivated by prejudice. These guidelines relate to offences that took place on or after 1 April 2024.
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Lord Advocate’s instructions: Non-prosecution of victims of human trafficking
Lord Advocate’s instructions for prosecutors when considering prosecution of victims of human trafficking and exploitation.
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Decision making in cases of child accused
Agreement between COPFS and Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA) regarding decision making in cases of children jointly reported to COPFS and SCRA
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Prosecution Code
The Prosecution Code sets out the criteria for decision making, the range of options available to COPFS prosecutors, and the values which underpin decisions.
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Older Persons Policy
COPFS policy on dealing with crimes against older people who are victims and witnesses who have reached UK state pension age.
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Joint domestic abuse protocol
Read the agreed joint protocol between Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in cases involving domestic abuse.
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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.