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  1. Man who left dog trembling in fear after barrage of blows in three-hour attack jailed and handed lifetime ban on keeping animals

    Daniel Murphy, who hit his dog with an iron and a bottle and struck it with his fists in prolonged attack, jailed for nine months and given lifetime animal ban.

    News Published: 15 Aug 2025
  2. Equality, diversity and inclusion mainstreaming and equality outcomes progress report 2023-2025

    Progress on mainstreaming equality, diversity and inclusion across COPFS. Highlighting activities designed to deliver our 2021 - 2025 set of Equality Outcomes.

    Document Published: 30 Apr 2025
  3. 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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  4. Wellbeing Action Plan

    Read the action plan for the implementation of the COPFS Wellbeing Strategy 2021-2024

    Document Published: 03 Nov 2021
  5. 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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  6. New process for children accused of sexual offences

    The Lord Advocate has set out new processes for future decisions to use diversion from prosecution or referral to the Children’s Reporter.

    News Published: 28 Apr 2025
  7. Woman who impersonated her husband in fraud scheme sentenced

    A pensioner who impersonated her husband’s voice to embezzle thousands of pounds as part of a mortgage and pension fraud has been sentenced.

    News Published: 31 Mar 2026
  8. Domestic abuser who choked partner before setting fire to flats sentenced

    A man who violently assaulted his partner before setting fire to a block of flats in Perth and Kinross has been jailed.

    News Published: 17 Mar 2026
  9. Serial rapist jailed after knifepoint attacks on vulnerable women

    A man who violently raped and sexually assaulted multiple women while armed with a knife has been jailed for 14 years.

    News Published: 16 Mar 2026
  10. Former house master convicted of non-recent abuse of children at Newton Stewart school

    A house master found guilty of sexually abusing and assaulting vulnerable children at a residential school has been sentenced.

    News Published: 21 Jan 2026