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  1. Former residential home worker groomed and raped vulnerable girls

    A former social care officer who groomed, assaulted and raped vulnerable girls has been jailed.

    News Published: 07 Jan 2026
  2. Witness Gateway

    This Witness Gateway is an online service which has been developed to improve the experience of victims and witnesses who are involved in a case.

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  3. Careers

    Working for COPFS – details of jobs available now and how to apply, training schemes, and what we can offer.

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  4. Charity worker who embezzled almost £30,000 from care home residents sentenced

    Charity worker Margaret Burnett who stole thousands of pounds from vulnerable and disabled care home residents sentenced following a prosecution by COPFS.

    News Published: 16 Sept 2025
  5. Lord Advocate vows to act independently as she is sworn in

    Lord Advocate vows to act independently as Scotland’s new Law Officers are sworn in at a ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

    News Published: 22 Jun 2021
  6. 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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  7. Man who covered pheasant carcasses in rat poison over feud with landowner sentenced

    A man who coated pheasant carcasses in rat poison to bait and injure other legally protected wildlife has been ordered to carry out 135 hours of unpaid work.

    News Published: 05 Jun 2025
  8. Man jailed after setting fire at Edinburgh flats

    A man who tried to murder a young boy and another man by setting a fire outside their door in a high-rise block of flats has been jailed.

    News Published: 22 May 2024
  9. 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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  10. Murderer has minimum prison term increased after Crown appeal

    A murderer has had the punishment part of his life sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 14 Mar 2025