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  1. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of care home resident

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Robert McPaul. 

    News Published: 04 Jul 2023
  2. Scotland’s prosecution service to recruit 140 additional staff

    COPFS have been given additional in-year budget of £3.6million to fund the recruitment up to 140 permanent staff.

    News Published: 27 Aug 2018
  3. 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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  4. Former school workers given total of 28 years in jail for long campaign of abuse

    Two employees of Kerelaw Residential School in Ayrshire convicted of abuse charges for second time

    News Published: 13 Jan 2023
  5. Skipper fined for illegal fishing in protected area

    A 56-year-old fishing boat skipper has been fined £3211.43 after being found guilty of illegal fishing in a marine protected area off Scotland’s northwest coast

    News Published: 28 Apr 2022
  6. Crown to appeal sentence on man convicted of rape

    Appeal against rape sentence on grounds that it is 'unduly lenient'

    News Published: 28 Apr 2023
  7. People with mobility needs

    COPFS makes disabled access a priority. If you have mobility needs, and are involved in a court case, please contact us and we will make arrangements for you.

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  8. Review my witness statement

    How to access the statement you gave the police or COPFS

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  9. Ex-nurse jailed for breaching non-harassment order

    A former nurse who stalked and terrified a woman after matching with her on a dating app has been jailed again – this time for breaching a non-harassment order

    News Published: 22 Apr 2025
  10. Defence agent service

    Information and guidance about the new digital service for defence agents (DAS) to securely access disclosure services and case information. 

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