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Lord Advocate announces sexual crime prosecution review
The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain QC has ordered a review of how prosecutors deal with reports of sexual offences.
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The Lord Advocate's opening keynote address at Law Society of Scotland Conference 2022
On Friday 21 October 2022 The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC gave the opening keynote 'Upholding the rule of law: Achieving fairness in the justice system' at the Law Society of Scotland's annual conference.
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Your rights as a victim
When you are affected by crime in Scotland, you have rights. The Victims’ Code for Scotland sets these out and tells you where to go for help and advice.
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Man who raped vulnerable girl jailed after extradition to Scotland
Marwan Al-Bakr, who was extradited from Germany to stand trial after raping a vulnerable teenage girl, has been jailed for eight years.
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Solicitor General for Scotland issues statement on safer sleeping for babies
A number of recent investigations by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service into the sudden and unexpected deaths of babies has prompted the Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC to urge families to follow the advice available on safer sleeping.
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Resources for victims
Find out about the rights you have as a victim of crime and access support services.
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Attending court
What you need to know if your case goes to court. View our guides for victims, witnesses, parents, carers and people accused of a crime.
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New guidance expands self-reporting for economic crimes
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has re-launched its policy for businesses wishing to ‘self-report’ economic crime.
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Sexual Offences Review
This page holds information about the review of how prosecutors in Scotland deal with reports of sexual offences, and the subsequent recommendations.
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Request information about your case (access to information protocol)
How to stay informed if you are the victim of a crime