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Claim expenses for attending court
How to claim back money you spent, or wages you lost, whilst attending court as a witness.
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Expert witness guide
This guide is for expert/skilled witnesses. It explains the standard of evidence the court requires and your duties regarding revelation of relevant evidence.
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Terrorism
Information for the public and legal professionals on terrorism offences in Scotland, including COPFS policies and how we are implementing recommendations.
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Our role in investigating deaths
Death investigations are conducted by COPFS on behalf of the Lord Advocate. COPFS investigates all sudden, suspicious, accidental and unexplained deaths.
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After the verdict: information for accused persons
This page contains information for accused persons on what happens at the end of a criminal trial.
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Attending court: guide for victims and witnesses
This guide explains the process for victims involved in court proceedings. This guide replaces the Being a witness leaflet.
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Scotland's criminal justice system
This guide explains how crimes are dealt with by the police and COPFS. Plus, find out what happens at court and after a criminal verdict.
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Domestic abuser who choked partner before setting fire to flats sentenced
A man who violently assaulted his partner before setting fire to a block of flats in Perth and Kinross has been jailed.
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Serial rapist jailed after knifepoint attacks on vulnerable women
A man who violently raped and sexually assaulted multiple women while armed with a knife has been jailed for 14 years.
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Foster carer couple convicted of abusing vulnerable children
A husband and wife who breached a position of trust to abuse vulnerable foster children in their care have been jailed.