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  1. Drugs trafficker who advised gangland criminals on police surveillance has sentenced increased after Crown appeal

    Drugs trafficker Ian Sweeney has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 28 Jan 2025
  2. 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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  3. Court process begins for Park Inn Hotel Fatal Accident Inquiry

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for an FAI into the death of Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh.

    News Published: 20 Jan 2025
  4. Four jailed for human trafficking offences in Glasgow

    Four jailed for human trafficking offences in Glasgow

    News Published: 10 Nov 2022
  5. Man jailed for stranger rape after forcing way into victim’s home

    A man who forced his way into the home of a woman before violently raping and sexually assaulting her has been jailed.

    News Published: 15 Apr 2025
  6. 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.

    Document Published: 29 Jun 2020
  7. After the verdict: guide for victims and witnesses

    This guide explains what happens at the end of a court case and afterwards. It contains information relevant to victims and witnesses.

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  8. Rapist prosecuted for ‘stealthing’ rape in landmark trial

    A Stirling man has been jailed for rape after he deceived his then-partner into believing he had used a condom while having sex.

    News Published: 18 Dec 2024
  9. Disclosure manual

    The Disclosure Manual outlines the disclosure practice prosecution teams must follow in criminal cases in Scotland. View the web version here.

    Document Published: 01 Dec 2014
  10. Cameron House Hotel - Fatal Accident Inquiry review decision

    An independent Crown Office review has decided that a Fatal Accident Inquiry should be held into the deaths of Richard Dyson and Simon Midgley who died in 2017.

    News Published: 16 Jun 2021