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  1. Tackling domestic abuse is a priority for prosecutors

    The Lord Advocate has confirmed that domestic abuse cases will continue to be prosecuted vigorously and fairly during the coronavirus pandemic.

    News Published: 01 Apr 2020
  2. Lockerbie: Statement from Lord Advocate

    The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC, has issued this statement following the unsealing of charges in relation to the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103.

    News Published: 21 Dec 2020
  3. Lockerbie Appeal: Statement from the Lord Advocate

    The Lord Advocate has issued a statement following the court's decision in respect of the recent appeal against conviction by Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al-Megrahi.

    News Published: 15 Jan 2021
  4. Cameron House Hotel: Fatal Accident Inquiry decision

    Crown Counsel have decided not to hold a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Richard Dyson and Simon Midgley at Cameron House Hotel.

    News Published: 19 Apr 2021
  5. Annual complaints performance report 2025-2026

    This document sets out COPFS’s performance in respect of complaints received in 2024-2025

    Document Published: 21 Oct 2026
  6. Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act: COPFS Q2 2026 - 2027

    This document is the compiled Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act quarterly report for July 2026 - September 2026

    Document Published: 28 Sept 2026
  7. Records retention schedule - business information

    This schedule sets out how long COPFS business records must be kept, the reasons for retention, and the actions required at the end of their retention period.

    Document Published: 12 Oct 2026
  8. Records retention schedule - criminal and investigative casework

    This schedule sets out how long criminal and investigative case records must be retained, reviewed, archived or destroyed following case closure

    Document Published: 12 Oct 2026
  9. Records Management Policy

    This is the COPFS Records Management Policy which establishes a framework for the creation, management, storage, retention and disposal of records.

    Document Published: 12 Oct 2026
  10. Draft Lord Advocate's Code of Practice on Disclosure in criminal proceedings

    This is the revised draft Lord Advocate's Code of Practice on Disclosure of evidence in criminal proceedings. It is currently being consulted on with the public

    Document Published: 14 Oct 2026