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  1. Complaints handling procedure

    This page describes the COPFS complaints procedure and how to make a complaint.

    Document Published: 01 Aug 2021
  2. Lord Advocate vows to act independently as she is sworn in

    Lord Advocate vows to act independently as Scotland’s new Law Officers are sworn in at a ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

    News Published: 22 Jun 2021
  3. How to make a complaint to COPFS (Easy read)

    This booklet tells you how you can make a complaint to COPFS if you are unhappy about something.

    Document Published: 25 Mar 2019
  4. Man jailed after setting fire at Edinburgh flats

    A man who tried to murder a young boy and another man by setting a fire outside their door in a high-rise block of flats has been jailed.

    News Published: 22 May 2024
  5. Fatal Accident Inquiries process begins for two prisoners who died from covid

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged papers to commence the court process for Fatal Accident Inquiries into the deaths of Edward Simpson and John Ian Reid.  

    News Published: 12 Aug 2025
  6. Murderer has minimum prison term increased after Crown appeal

    A murderer has had the punishment part of his life sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 14 Mar 2025
  7. Rapist has prison sentenced increased after Crown appeal

    A man who raped two young women has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 25 Sept 2024
  8. Gunman has prison sentence increased after Crown appeal

    A man found guilty of firearm offences has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 03 Sept 2024
  9. Boat hire pair fined for failings that led to a man’s death

    A 64-year-old-man and a 57-year-old woman have been fined a total of £10,000 for health and safety failings which led to a 23-year-old man's death by drowning.

    News Published: 11 Jan 2023
  10. Aberdeen rapist jailed for attack on woman walking home

    Aberdeen rapist attacked woman walking home from night out

    News Published: 06 Sept 2022