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  1. Rapist has prison sentenced increased after Crown appeal

    A man who raped two young women has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 25 Sept 2024
  2. Gunman has prison sentence increased after Crown appeal

    A man found guilty of firearm offences has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 03 Sept 2024
  3. Media enquiries

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

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  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. Fatal Accident Inquiries process begins for two prisoners who died from covid

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged papers to commence the court process for Fatal Accident Inquiries into the deaths of Edward Simpson and John Ian Reid.  

    News Published: 12 Aug 2025
  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. Court arrangements for Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 September

    Information for people due to attend Scottish courts during period of mourning following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    News Published: 09 Sept 2022
  8. Subject access request (SAR) form

    Complete this form if you wish to obtain your own personal data which is held by COPFS.

    Document Published: 25 Feb 2025
  9. Fake taxi driver jailed after raping woman

    A man posing as a taxi driver who raped a woman in his unlicensed vehicle has been jailed.

    News Published: 28 Aug 2024
  10. Privacy notice: Job applicants

    Privacy notice relating to the use of your personal data in connection with the COPFS recruitment process.

    Document Published: 26 Mar 2019