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  1. Claim expenses for attending court

    How to claim back money you spent, or wages you lost, whilst attending court as a witness.

    Guide
  2. Expert witness guide

    This guide is for expert/skilled witnesses. It explains the standard of evidence the court requires and your duties regarding revelation of relevant evidence.

    Guide
  3. Terrorism

    Information for the public and legal professionals on terrorism offences in Scotland, including COPFS policies and how we are implementing recommendations. 

    Guide
  4. 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.

    Guide
  5. Scotland's criminal justice system

    This guide explains how crimes are dealt with by the police and COPFS. Plus, find out what happens at court and after a criminal verdict.

    Guide
  6. Chemical company fined for pollution breach after plant shutdown

    Exxonmobil, a multi-national company, fined £176,000 for failing to prevent excessive smoke and noise pollution at the Mossmorran petrochemical plant in Fife.

    News Published: 28 Oct 2025
  7. Rapist who spiked drinks of women before sexually abusing them jailed

    Rapist who spiked drinks of women before sexually abusing them jailed

    News Published: 28 Oct 2025
  8. FAI court process begins for Addiewell remand death 

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 58-year-old Ronald Harrison.

    News Published: 28 Oct 2025
  9. Drugs gang jailed for serious sexual offending at Dundee brothels

    A gang who sexually exploited vulnerable women after plying them with drugs at brothels in Dundee have been jailed.

    News Published: 27 Oct 2025
  10. Statement on Sheku Bayoh Inquiry

    COPFS notes the decision of the Chair of the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry to step down

    News Published: 22 Oct 2025