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  1. Reporting deaths

    Information for medical professionals regarding deaths that need to be reported to COPFS and how to make a report.

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  2. Contact

    Ways to get in touch with COPFS including contact information and how to make a request or complaint. Plus, find answers to common questions.

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  3. Interpreters and language support

    COPFS makes sure that everyone involved in a case can understand and communicate with the court.

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  4. Witness availability for High Court

    Provide your availability to be a witness for a case called to the High Court

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  5. 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
  6. Media enquiries

    Contact information for the COPFS media relations team for journalists to request statements and case information.

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  7. Precognition

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

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  8. Children and young people

    Children under 16 years old, and young people aged 16 to 17, get special support if they have to attend court to give evidence.

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  9. 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
  10. Resources

    Read our guidance publications which include language translations. This section also has a glossary of legal terms and resources for schools.

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