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  1. Businessman who defrauded firms in £630,000 swindle imprisoned for five years

    Businessman Barry Mackland, who defrauded firms in £630,000 swindle, jailed for five years

    News Published: 14 Aug 2025
  2. Solicitor General launches specialist training for new Act

    Scotland’s prosecutors have begun training in preparation for new domestic abuse legislation which is due to come into force in 2019

    News Published: 26 Nov 2018
  3. COPFS joins with Edinburgh University to help victims

    COPFS joins with Edinburgh University to help victims

    News Published: 08 Jul 2022
  4. Hare coursing trio sentenced

    Three men have been sentenced after admitting using dogs to hunt wild hares. 

    News Published: 05 Jun 2023
  5. Former Quarriers Village worker found to have sexually abused children

    Former Quarriers Village worker found to have sexually abused children

    News Published: 10 Sept 2025
  6. After the verdict: guide for victims and witnesses

    This guide explains what happens at the end of a court case and afterwards. It contains information relevant to victims and witnesses.

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  7. Lord Advocate announces review of diversion from prosecution for sexual offences

    Review ordered by senior law officer in recognition of the impact of sexual crime on victims

    News Published: 14 Jul 2023
  8. About COPFS

    Information about our role as Scotland's prosecution service and death investigation authority. Plus, published reports and statistics, and job vacancies.

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  9. Three men sentenced for hare coursing

    Three Aberdeenshire men have been sentenced after admitting using dogs to hunt wild hares.

    News Published: 06 Jan 2022
  10. Two men sentenced for hare coursing

    Two Aberdeen men have been sentenced after admitting using dogs to hunt wild hares.

    News Published: 24 Nov 2022