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  1. COPFS joins with Edinburgh University to help victims

    COPFS joins with Edinburgh University to help victims

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

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

    News Published: 05 Jun 2023
  3. Company director who defrauded thousands of pounds from former partner jailed

    Andrew Polson, director of a Christian charity radio company who defrauded thousands of pounds from a former partner, has been jailed for 22 months.

    News Published: 19 Nov 2025
  4. 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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  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. 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
  7. 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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  8. 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
  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. Lord Advocate message on death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    The Lord Advocate has expressed condolences upon the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

    News Published: 08 Sept 2022