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  1. Care company sentenced for failings that led to lone worker’s rape

    An Edinburgh-based care company has been fined £20,000 for their failure to safeguard a worker who became the victim of abduction, assault and rape.

    News Published: 22 Sept 2021
  2. Briefing note on investigation of deaths and FAI

    COPFS is committed to the prompt investigation of deaths, but accepts that in some cases the time taken to complete a thorough investigation has been too long.

    News Published: 24 Dec 2018
  3. Support and services

    Services for people involved in a criminal case or death investigation, including victim support, claiming expenses, and information for bereaved families.

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  4. People with mobility needs

    COPFS makes disabled access a priority. If you have mobility needs, and are involved in a court case, please contact us and we will make arrangements for you.

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  5. Review my witness statement

    How to access the statement you gave the police or COPFS

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  6. Domestic abuser jailed after hiding listening devices in ex-partner's home

    A violent domestic abuser who installed hidden listening devices in his former partner’s home has been jailed.

    News Published: 05 Sept 2024
  7. Edinburgh man who raped two vulnerable teenagers on same night jailed

    An Edinburgh man who was found guilty of raping two vulnerable teenagers on the same night has been jailed indefinitely.

    News Published: 26 Aug 2025
  8. Making a Victim (Impact) Statement

    Information on what a Victim (Impact) Statement is, how to submit one and when they are used in a case.

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  9. Defence agent service

    Information and guidance about the new digital service for defence agents (DAS) to securely access disclosure services and case information. 

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  10. News

    Find the latest news stories from COPFS as well as information about publications and organisational updates.

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