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  1. After the verdict: information for accused persons

    This page contains information for accused persons on what happens at the end of a criminal trial.

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  2. Adult survivors of institutional child abuse

    This document is a guide for adult survivors of institutional child abuse. This page contains information which some individuals may find upsetting.

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  3. After the verdict: guide for parent and carers

    This guide explains what happens at the end of a court case and afterwards. It contains information relevant to parents and carers.

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  4. Garage owner jailed for trafficking drugs and acting as go-between for gun search

    Kristopher Kinnaird, who supplied drugs and offered to source deadly weapons to criminal associates, has been jailed for six years.

    News Published: 11 Nov 2025
  5. Solicitor General launches specialist training for new Act

    Scotland’s prosecutors have begun training in preparation for new domestic abuse legislation which is due to come into force in 2019

    News Published: 26 Nov 2018
  6. COPFS pre-employment checks

    This page details the six main parts which form our standard pre-employment checks. You should only complete these checks if you have been asked to by COPFS.

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  7. Businessman who defrauded firms in £630,000 swindle imprisoned for five years

    Businessman Barry Mackland, who defrauded firms in £630,000 swindle, jailed for five years

    News Published: 14 Aug 2025
  8. COPFS joins with Edinburgh University to help victims

    COPFS joins with Edinburgh University to help victims

    News Published: 08 Jul 2022
  9. Information for defence agents: Defence Agent Service (DAS)

    This page provides information for defence agents about DAS. An application developed to provide a new digital portal for defence agents and our staff.

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  10. Diversion from prosecution

    This guide provides information on referral of individuals for diversion.

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