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  1. Standards for Mortuary Services: guidance published by the Scottish Ministers, Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

    The Standards for Mortuary Services are expected to be used to guide the continuous improvement of the quality of mortuary services across Scotland.

    Document Published: 12 Aug 2022
  2. Privacy notice: Civil Recovery Unit

    The COPFS privacy notice relating to use of personal data in connection with the recovery of proceeds of crime.

    Document Published: 06 Jun 2018
  3. Same sex marriage prosecution guidance

    Guidance document for prosecutors in relation to incidents reported involving criticism of or support for same sex marriage.

    Document Published: 27 Jun 2013
  4. Sexual offences

    Information on sexual offences in Scotland, including reporting of sexual crimes, what you can expect from COPFS and sources of additional support.

    Guide
  5. Specialist reporting agencies

    List of agencies in Scotland which are registered as specialist reporting agencies to COPFS as of 2026.

    Document Published: 01 Jan 2014
  6. Victims' Right to Review

    This guide explains how the victim of a crime can ask COPFS to review a decision not to take action or to stop prosecuting a case after it has started in court.

    Guide
  7. Victim Notification Scheme

    A service providing victims of crime with information about offenders detained in prison. Users may also make representations to the Parole Board.

    Guide
  8. Working together for victims and witnesses

    A protocol between COPFS, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), Police Scotland, and Victim Support Scotland (VSS) to support victims and witnesses.

    Document Published: 29 Sept 2017
  9. Lord Advocate’s guidelines: liberation by the police

    Lord Advocate's guidelines to the police regarding the approach to be taken in connection with the liberation of offenders by Police Scotland.

    Document Published: 14 Dec 2022
  10. Scottish Environment Protection Agency: joint working protocol

    Read the joint working protocol between SEPA and COPFS for submission, processing and monitoring of prosecution reports

    Document Published: 21 Jun 2006