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  1. Ex-nurse jailed for breaching non-harassment order

    A former nurse who stalked and terrified a woman after matching with her on a dating app has been jailed again – this time for breaching a non-harassment order

    News Published: 22 Apr 2025
  2. Edinburgh man jailed for rape and abuse

    A man who raped two former partners and abused a third over a three-year period has been jailed.

    News Published: 07 Jun 2024
  3. Privacy notice: simplified

    This is a simplified, easy to read version of our corporate privacy notice.

    Document Published: 21 Nov 2024
  4. Precognition

    Find out information about 'precognition', the interview with the Procurator Fiscal which happens before a case goes to court.

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  5. Media enquiries

    Contact information for the COPFS media relations team for journalists to request statements and case information.

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  6. Children and young people

    Children under 16 years old, and young people aged 16 to 17, get special support if they have to attend court to give evidence.

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  7. Falkirk man jailed for rape and abuse of children

    A child abuser who targeted young girls during sleepovers at his Falkirk home has been jailed.

    News Published: 11 Jun 2024
  8. Woman who sold jewellery and ornaments made from illegal elephant ivory online fined £1,400

    Joyce Bell, who sold jewellery and ornaments online made from illegally traded ivory, has been fined £1,400 in a landmark Scottish prosecution.

    News Published: 24 Jun 2024
  9. Seven men jailed after murder of Greenock father

    Seven men who murdered a father in Greenock after shooting him on the doorstep of his home have been jailed for life.

    News Published: 12 Sept 2025
  10. Resources

    Read our guidance publications which include language translations. This section also has a glossary of legal terms and resources for schools.

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