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  1. Freedom of information (FOI) Register April 2021 - March 2022

    Register of requests made between April 2021 - January 2022 under the Freedom of Information Scotland Act 2002. It also includes the response decision of COPFS.

    Document Published: 20 Jan 2022
  2. Freedom of information (FOI) Register April 2022 - March 2023

    Register of requests made between April 2022 and March 2023 under the Freedom of Information Scotland Act 2002. It also includes the response decision of COPFS.

    Document Published: 27 Apr 2023
  3. Freedom of information (FOI) Register April 2023 - March 2024

    Register of requests made between April 2023 and March 2024 under the Freedom of Information Scotland Act 2002. It also includes the response decision of COPFS.

    Document Published: 04 Jun 2024
  4. Man who raped vulnerable girl jailed after extradition to Scotland

    Marwan Al-Bakr, who was extradited from Germany to stand trial after raping a vulnerable teenage girl, has been jailed for eight years.

    News Published: 12 May 2025
  5. Solicitor General for Scotland issues statement on safer sleeping for babies

    A number of recent investigations by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service into the sudden and unexpected deaths of babies has prompted the Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC to urge families to follow the advice available on safer sleeping.

    News Published: 26 Jan 2024
  6. Victims' Right to Review

    This guide explains how the victim of a crime can ask COPFS to review a decision not to take action or to stop prosecuting a case after it has started in court.

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  7. Victim Notification Scheme

    A service providing victims of crime with information about offenders detained in prison. Users may also make representations to the Parole Board.

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  8. Your rights as a victim

    When you are affected by crime in Scotland, you have rights. The Victims’ Code for Scotland sets these out and tells you where to go for help and advice.

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  9. New guidance expands self-reporting for economic crimes

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has re-launched its policy for businesses wishing to ‘self-report’ economic crime.

    News Published: 01 Sept 2025
  10. Resources for victims

    Find out about the rights you have as a victim of crime and access support services.

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