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  1. Accessibility roadmap

    This page details how we will fix known accessibility issues with our website.

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Interpreters and language support

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

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  5. Witness availability for High Court

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

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  6. 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
  7. Rapist has prison sentenced increased after Crown appeal

    A man who raped two young women has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 25 Sept 2024
  8. Gunman has prison sentence increased after Crown appeal

    A man found guilty of firearm offences has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 03 Sept 2024
  9. Media enquiries

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

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  10. Precognition

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

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