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  1. About the Sexual Offences Review

    Information about the review of how prosecutors in Scotland deal with reports of sexual offences.

    Guide
  2. Claim expenses for attending court

    How to claim back money you spent, or wages you lost, whilst attending court as a witness.

    Guide
  3. 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.

    Guide
  4. Terrorism

    Information for the public and legal professionals on terrorism offences in Scotland, including COPFS policies and how we are implementing recommendations. 

    Guide
  5. 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.

    Guide
  6. 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.

    Guide
  7. Freedom of information (FOI) Register April 2024 - March 2025

    Register of requests made between April 2024 and March 2025 under the Freedom of Information Scotland Act 2002. It also includes the response decision of COPFS.

    Document Published: 06 Jan 2026
  8. Subject access request form (under 18)

    If you are a child, or are under 18 years old, you can use this form to ask COPFS for personal data and information we hold about you.

    Document Published: 19 Dec 2025
  9. Minutes of the Audit and Risk Committee: August 2025

    Minutes of the Audit and Risk Committee 13 August 2025

    Document Published: 18 Dec 2025
  10. Note of redactions and corrections to the Sexual Offences Review Report

    This document contains the list of redactions and corrections made to the Sexual Offences Review Report. Correct as at 9th December 2025.

    Document Published: 15 Dec 2025