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  1. Man who tried to kill woman and children has sentence increased following Crown appeal

    A man who tried to kill a woman and two children has had his sentence increased following an appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 19 Nov 2025
  2. Interpreters and language support

    COPFS makes sure that everyone involved in a case can understand and communicate with the court.

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  3. Witness availability for High Court

    Provide your availability to be a witness for a case called to the High Court

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  4. Media enquiries

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

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  5. Precognition

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

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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. Scotland’s prosecution service to recruit 140 additional staff

    COPFS have been given additional in-year budget of £3.6million to fund the recruitment up to 140 permanent staff.

    News Published: 27 Aug 2018
  8. Skipper fined for illegal fishing in protected area

    A 56-year-old fishing boat skipper has been fined £3211.43 after being found guilty of illegal fishing in a marine protected area off Scotland’s northwest coast

    News Published: 28 Apr 2022
  9. Academic or employment verification form (Part 3a)

    This form is part 3a of the pre-employment checklist. Only complete this form if you have been asked to by our Recruitment Team.

    Document Published: 21 Nov 2025
  10. Character enquiry form

    This character enquiry form is part of the pre-employment check. Only complete this form if you have been asked to by our Recruitment Team.

    Document Published: 21 Nov 2025