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  1. Precognition

    Find out information about 'precognition', the interview with the Procurator Fiscal which happens before a case goes to court.

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  2. Our role in the justice process

    Summary of COPFS and its role as Scotland’s prosecution service. This includes processing of reported crimes and preparing criminal cases for court.

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  3. Victim services

    Services and resources for victims of crime. Includes guidance on victims’ rights and keeping victims informed.

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  4. 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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  5. Crime info

    Information about the types of crimes we prosecute in Scotland, including links to legislation and support organisations.

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  6. The justice process

    Guidance about Scotland's criminal justice system and attending court as a victim, witness or when you have been accused of a crime.

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  7. Support and services

    Services for people involved in a criminal case or death investigation, including victim support, claiming expenses, and information for bereaved families.

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  8. Man jailed for firebomb attack on house as family slept

    Owen Martin, who carried out a late-night firebomb attack on a house where a mother and her three children were sleeping, has been imprisoned for three years.

    News Published: 28 Apr 2026
  9. FAI court process begins for the death of a Perthshire farmer

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Charles Thomas Ennion.

    News Published: 27 Apr 2026
  10. Gamekeeper fined after beating to death protected bird of prey

    Gamekeeper Russell Mason, who clubbed a protected bird of prey to death, has been fined and handed a 200-hour community payback order

    News Published: 24 Apr 2026