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  1. About the Sexual Offences Review

    Information about the review of how prosecutors in Scotland deal with reports of sexual offences.

    Guide
  2. Claim expenses for attending court

    How to claim back money you spent, or wages you lost, whilst attending court as a witness.

    Guide
  3. Expert witness guide

    This guide is for expert/skilled witnesses. It explains the standard of evidence the court requires and your duties regarding revelation of relevant evidence.

    Guide
  4. Terrorism

    Information for the public and legal professionals on terrorism offences in Scotland, including COPFS policies and how we are implementing recommendations. 

    Guide
  5. Our role in investigating deaths

    Death investigations are conducted by COPFS on behalf of the Lord Advocate. COPFS investigates all sudden, suspicious, accidental and unexplained deaths.

    Guide
  6. Scotland's criminal justice system

    This guide explains how crimes are dealt with by the police and COPFS. Plus, find out what happens at court and after a criminal verdict.

    Guide
  7. Pensioner jailed for embezzling nearly £40,000 from Women’s Aid branch

    Jay Reid jailed for embezzling nearly £40,000 from Women's Aid branch in Dunoon.

    News Published: 04 Feb 2026
  8. Man coerced boys to perform sex acts in exchange for Xbox codes

    Jail for predator who targeted and exploited under-16s

    News Published: 03 Feb 2026
  9. FAI Determination published after Shotts prisoner death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the determination in the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of James Stevenson.

    News Published: 03 Feb 2026
  10. Jail for human trafficker who coerced woman into prostitution

    Additional Five-Year Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Order for offender

    News Published: 30 Jan 2026