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  1. Man who delivered ‘wages’ to gangland figures jailed for four years and eight months.

    Career criminal Gerard McTaggart, who acted as a wages paymaster to elite gangland figures and their families, has been jailed for four years and eight months.

    News Published: 07 Aug 2023
  2. 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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  3. 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
  4. Diversion from prosecution

    This guide provides information on referral of individuals for diversion.

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  5. 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.

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  6. Guide for bereaved family members

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

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  7. COPFS joins with Edinburgh University to help victims

    COPFS joins with Edinburgh University to help victims

    News Published: 08 Jul 2022
  8. Company fined after dozens of bats died following house construction work

    Construction company City Building (Glasgow) fined £17,000 after large number of bats were killed as a result of building work at a sheltered housing bungalow.

    News Published: 28 Jul 2026
  9. 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
  10. 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