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  1. How to make a complaint to COPFS (Easy read)

    This booklet tells you how you can make a complaint to COPFS if you are unhappy about something.

    Document Published: 25 Mar 2019
  2. Charity worker who embezzled almost £30,000 from care home residents sentenced

    Charity worker Margaret Burnett who stole thousands of pounds from vulnerable and disabled care home residents sentenced following a prosecution by COPFS.

    News Published: 16 Sept 2025
  3. Lord Advocate vows to act independently as she is sworn in

    Lord Advocate vows to act independently as Scotland’s new Law Officers are sworn in at a ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

    News Published: 22 Jun 2021
  4. People with mobility needs

    COPFS makes disabled access a priority. If you have mobility needs, and are involved in a court case, please contact us and we will make arrangements for you.

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  5. Review my witness statement

    How to access the statement you gave the police or COPFS

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  6. Briefing note on investigation of deaths and FAI

    COPFS is committed to the prompt investigation of deaths, but accepts that in some cases the time taken to complete a thorough investigation has been too long.

    News Published: 24 Dec 2018
  7. Making a Victim (Impact) Statement

    Information on what a Victim (Impact) Statement is, how to submit one and when they are used in a case.

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  8. Defence agent service

    Information and guidance about the new digital service for defence agents (DAS) to securely access disclosure services and case information. 

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  9. News

    Find the latest news stories from COPFS as well as information about publications and organisational updates.

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  10. Man jailed after setting fire at Edinburgh flats

    A man who tried to murder a young boy and another man by setting a fire outside their door in a high-rise block of flats has been jailed.

    News Published: 22 May 2024