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  1. Controlling domestic abuser jailed after raping three women

    A controlling domestic abuser who raped three women – including two on the same night – has been given an Order for Lifelong Restriction.

    News Published: 03 May 2024
  2. Statement by the Lord Advocate to Parliament: Clark & Whitehouse

    I am grateful for the opportunity to make a statement following the disposal, last week, of the actions brought against me by David Whitehouse and Paul Clark.

    News Published: 09 Feb 2021
  3. Civil recovery success against William McPhee Junior

    Civil recovery success with a forfeiture order has been made against William McPhee Junior for £52,702.37.

    News Published: 07 Jul 2022
  4. Man sentenced to life in jail for taxi driver murder after rare double jeopardy proceedings

    A man has been given a life sentence for murder following the death of a taxi driver he was initially convicted of assaulting. 

    News Published: 10 Apr 2025
  5. Scots rapist attacked schoolgirl while on holiday in Florida

    A man has been jailed for a series of sexual assaults including the rape of a schoolgirl while on holiday in Florida.

    News Published: 08 Jul 2022
  6. Man jailed for rapes and violent attacks

    A man convicted of four charges of rape and numerous assaults over two decades has been jailed.

    News Published: 08 Nov 2021
  7. COPFS revises Sensitive Personal Records Policy

    COPFS has revised its internal policy on the recovery of sensitive personal records of rape victims for use as evidence.

    News Published: 09 Jun 2020
  8. Letter of engagement

    This document is an updated letter of engagement for use by legal representatives when notifying COPFS that they have been engaged to act.

    Document Published: 24 Mar 2023
  9. Contracts register

    View the COPFS procurement contracts register

    Document Published: 19 Jan 2021
  10. Prosecution policy on Glasgow drug consumption facility

    The Lord Advocate has made a statement of prosecution policy in relation to possession of illegal drugs at a healthcare facility in Glasgow.

    News Published: 10 Jan 2025