Publications
Printable resources by COPFS to support and advise those involved in a criminal case or death investigation.
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An introduction to the Scottish Criminal Justice System (Easy read)
A guide to the Scottish Criminal Justice System for people with learning disabilities and their families and carers.
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Contacting Victim Information and Advice (VIA) (Easy read)
How to contact our Victim Information and Advice (VIA) service. Aimed at those with a learning difficulty.
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Defence recovery of sensitive personal records
Victim Information and Advice (VIA) leaflet for witnesses who have been advised that access to their sensitive personal records is required as part of a case.
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Defence recovery of sensitive personal records (Easy read)
An easy read booklet explaining why the defence might need to see all or some of your personal records during a criminal case.
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Finding out more about why someone died (Easy read)
An easy read booklet that tells you what will happen if COPFS looks into why someone in your family died.
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How to make a complaint to COPFS (Easy read)
This booklet tells you how you can make a complaint to COPFS if you are unhappy about something.
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Information about court (Easy read)
A guide to attending court for people with learning disabilities and their families and carers.
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Information about Criminal Justice Social Work Services (Easy read)
This guide provides information about Criminal Justice Social Work Services for people with a learning disability.
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Information about Health and Social Work Services (Easy read)
This guide provides information about Health and Social Work Services support for people with a learning disability.
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Information about prison services (Easy read)
This guide provides information about the Prison Service for people with a learning disability.