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  1. Non-fatal strangulation informational poster

    Prosecutors have issued a powerful warning of the dangers of strangulation – which can cause brain death within minutes but leave no physical signs.

    Document Published: 14 Apr 2026
  2. COPFS outlines ambitious vision for Scotland’s prosecution service

    Today the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has published a new Strategic Plan outlining the organisation’s vision and goals to 2027.

    News Published: 19 Apr 2023
  3. Media enquiries

    Contact information for the COPFS media relations team for journalists to request statements and case information.

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  4. Precognition

    Find out information about 'precognition', the interview with the Procurator Fiscal which happens before a case goes to court.

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  5. Paedophile jailed after being extradited from Thailand over child sex abuse offences

    A paedophile who was extradited from Thailand to face charges of historic child sexual abuse has been jailed.

    News Published: 08 Nov 2024
  6. Children and young people

    Children under 16 years old, and young people aged 16 to 17, get special support if they have to attend court to give evidence.

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  7. Cameron House Hotel: Fatal Accident Inquiry decision

    Crown Counsel have decided not to hold a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Richard Dyson and Simon Midgley at Cameron House Hotel.

    News Published: 19 Apr 2021
  8. Actor sentenced for rape and abuse

    Scottish actor Iain Robertson has been sentenced for abusing and assaulting three women.

    News Published: 23 Jul 2026
  9. Edinburgh teacher found to have persecuted young boys.

    Edinburgh teacher found to have persecuted young boys.

    News Published: 27 Mar 2024
  10. Data protection undertaking

    This document is an updated template undertaking for legal representatives.

    Document Published: 24 Mar 2023