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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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Book a pre-intermediate diet meeting (PIDM)
System for Defence Agents to book a Pre-intermediate Diet Meeting (PIDM) with the Crown (for summary cases where intermediate and trial diets are fixed).
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Sexual Offences Review
Information about the review of how prosecutors in Scotland deal with reports of sexual offences.
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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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Lord Advocate’s guidelines: detention, treatment and questioning of persons under terrorism legislation
Guidance to police regarding extension of the period of detention/delayed access to solicitor/questioning a suspect post-charge, under the Terrorism Act 2006.
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Investigation of crime MOU
A memorandum of understanding between the Scottish Information Commissioner, COPFS and Police Scotland in relation to the investigation of crime.
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Forensic pathologist consultation protocol
The forensic pathologist consultation protocol which supplements the code of practice for forensic pathologists.
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Domestic abuse cases statement of prosecution policy
Statement of prosecution policy in domestic abuse cases and importance of ensuring support is available to enable victims to engage.
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Disclosure of evidence: guidance for specialist reporting agencies
Read our guidance to specialist reporting agencies regarding the disclosure of evidence in criminal proceedings.
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Disclosure manual
The Disclosure Manual outlines the disclosure practice prosecution teams must follow in criminal cases in Scotland. View the web version here.