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  1. About COPFS

    Information about our role as Scotland's prosecution service and death investigation authority. Plus, published reports and statistics, and job vacancies.

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  2. Crime info

    Information about the types of crimes we prosecute in Scotland, including links to legislation and support organisations.

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  3. The justice process

    Guidance about Scotland's criminal justice system and attending court as a victim, witness or when you have been accused of a crime.

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  4. Support and services

    Services for people involved in a criminal case or death investigation, including victim support, claiming expenses, and information for bereaved families.

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  5. Rapist targeted three women during month-long campaign of sexual offending

    A rapist who targeted three women during a campaign of serious sexual offending lasting just over a month has been jailed.  

    News Published: 10 Nov 2025
  6. FAI process begins for three Edinburgh covid death prisoners

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to commence an FAI into the deaths of Philip Quinn, Richard McCormick and Alexander Morgan.  

    News Published: 06 Nov 2025
  7. Prison death Determination with significant recommendations published

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination in the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Sarah Jane Riley. 

    News Published: 04 Nov 2025
  8. Man who kept birds of prey inside tiny, filthy cages banned from keeping animals

    Brandon Hodge, who kept owls and birds of prey tethered inside tiny cages amid squalid conditions, banned from owning or keeping animals for five years

    News Published: 04 Nov 2025
  9. FAI court process begins for Low Moss prison death 

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 57-year-old Kenneth Wilson.

    News Published: 03 Nov 2025
  10. FAI court process begins for Addiewell custody death  

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 36-year-old Paul Thomas McAdam.    

    News Published: 03 Nov 2025