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  1. Privacy notice: simplified

    This is a simplified, easy to read version of our corporate privacy notice.

    Document Published: 21 Nov 2024
  2. Domestic abuser who started fire at ex-partner's home with child inside jailed

    A domestic abuser who deliberately started a fire at his former partner's home leaving her and a five-year-old child trapped inside has been jailed.

    News Published: 28 Jul 2026
  3. Skipper fined for illegal fishing in protected area

    A 56-year-old fishing boat skipper has been fined £3211.43 after being found guilty of illegal fishing in a marine protected area off Scotland’s northwest coast

    News Published: 28 Apr 2022
  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. Former school workers given total of 28 years in jail for long campaign of abuse

    Two employees of Kerelaw Residential School in Ayrshire convicted of abuse charges for second time

    News Published: 13 Jan 2023
  6. Domestic abuser has prison sentence increased after Crown appeal

    A man who tried to murder his estranged wife by driving over her twice with his car has had his prison sentence increased following a successful Crown appeal.

    News Published: 01 Jul 2025
  7. Woman who sold jewellery and ornaments made from illegal elephant ivory online fined £1,400

    Joyce Bell, who sold jewellery and ornaments online made from illegally traded ivory, has been fined £1,400 in a landmark Scottish prosecution.

    News Published: 24 Jun 2024
  8. Man jailed for life for rape and murder of mother-of-two in Aberdeen

    Rhys Bennett jailed for life for rape and murder of mother-of-two in Aberdeen

    News Published: 24 May 2023
  9. People with mobility needs

    COPFS makes disabled access a priority. If you have mobility needs, and are involved in a court case, please contact us and we will make arrangements for you.

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  10. Victim Information and Advice (VIA) letter feedback form

    If you would like to provide feedback on a VIA letter you have received, you can do so here. We will use this feedback to guide any changes we make.

    Document Published: 31 Oct 2025