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  1. About COPFS

    Information about our role as Scotland's prosecution service and death investigation authority. Plus, published reports and statistics, and job vacancies.

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  2. Prosecution Code

    The Prosecution Code sets out the criteria for decision making, the range of options available to COPFS prosecutors, and the values which underpin decisions.

    Document Published: 01 May 2001
  3. Adult survivors of institutional child abuse

    This document is a guide for adult survivors of institutional child abuse. This page contains information which some individuals may find upsetting.

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  4. 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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  5. After the verdict: guide for parent and carers

    This guide explains what happens at the end of a court case and afterwards. It contains information relevant to parents and carers.

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  6. Defence recovery of sensitive personal records

    Victim Information and Advice (VIA) leaflet for witnesses who have been advised that access to their sensitive personal records is required as part of a case.

    Document Published: 29 Jun 2020
  7. Disclosure manual

    The Disclosure Manual outlines the disclosure practice prosecution teams must follow in criminal cases in Scotland. View the web version here.

    Document Published: 01 Dec 2014
  8. Civil Settlements for bribery offences

    COPFS and CRU are committed to publishing details of civil settlements reached for bribery offences. This page gives information about agreed civil settlements.

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  9. Information for defence agents: Defence Agent Service (DAS)

    This page provides information for defence agents about DAS. An application developed to provide a new digital portal for defence agents and our staff.

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  10. Care home deaths linked to COVID-19 as per records held by the COVID Deaths Investigation Team (CDIT): March 2025

    Care home deaths linked to COVID-19 as per records held by the COVID Deaths Investigation Team (CDIT): March 2025.

    Document Published: 12 Mar 2025