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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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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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Chemical company fined for pollution breach after plant shutdown
Exxonmobil, a multi-national company, fined £176,000 for failing to prevent excessive smoke and noise pollution at the Mossmorran petrochemical plant in Fife.
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Rapist who spiked drinks of women before sexually abusing them jailed
Rapist who spiked drinks of women before sexually abusing them jailed
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FAI court process begins for Addiewell remand death
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 58-year-old Ronald Harrison.
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Drugs gang jailed for serious sexual offending at Dundee brothels
A gang who sexually exploited vulnerable women after plying them with drugs at brothels in Dundee have been jailed.
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Statement on Sheku Bayoh Inquiry
COPFS notes the decision of the Chair of the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry to step down
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FAI court process begins for Saughton prison death of Edward Cairney
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 82-year-old Edward Cairney.