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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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Information about the types of crimes we prosecute in Scotland, including links to legislation and support organisations.
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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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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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Foster carer couple convicted of abusing vulnerable children
A husband and wife who breached a position of trust to abuse vulnerable foster children in their care have been jailed.
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Shoplifter jailed after causing death of supermarket security guard
A shoplifter whose struggle with a store security guard caused him to suffer a fatal heart attack has been jailed for five years and four months.
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Former police officer caught sending indecent messages to undercover colleague posing as child
A former Police Scotland officer who sent sexual messages to an undercover colleague posing as 12-year-old girl has been sentenced.