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  1. 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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  2. Diversion from prosecution

    This guide provides information on referral of individuals for diversion.

    Guide
  3. Attending court: guide for victims and witnesses

    This guide explains the process for victims involved in court proceedings. This guide replaces the Being a witness leaflet.

    Guide
  4. Guide for bereaved family members

    Answers to common questions about the investigation of a family member's death.

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  5. Lord Advocate announces review of diversion from prosecution for sexual offences

    Review ordered by senior law officer in recognition of the impact of sexual crime on victims

    News Published: 14 Jul 2023
  6. Hare coursing trio sentenced

    Three men have been sentenced after admitting using dogs to hunt wild hares. 

    News Published: 05 Jun 2023
  7. Former Quarriers Village worker found to have sexually abused children

    Former Quarriers Village worker found to have sexually abused children

    News Published: 10 Sept 2025
  8. Part-time dog walker jailed for cruelty after four puppies euthanised

    Dog walker Shaun McCourt jailed for five months after a dog and its six puppies - four of which had to be put down - were left in squalor inside his flat.

    News Published: 02 Jul 2024
  9. Three men sentenced for hare coursing

    Three Aberdeenshire men have been sentenced after admitting using dogs to hunt wild hares.

    News Published: 06 Jan 2022
  10. Two men sentenced for hare coursing

    Two Aberdeen men have been sentenced after admitting using dogs to hunt wild hares.

    News Published: 24 Nov 2022