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  1. Police officer convicted of rape and domestic abuse sentenced

    A police officer who raped two women and carried out a campaign of domestic abuse against a third has been jailed. 

    News Published: 02 Jul 2026
  2. Sexual Offences Review Report - recommendations and observations

    This document contains the list of 197 recommendations and four observations from the full Sexual Offences Review Report.

    Document Published: 15 Dec 2025
  3. After the verdict: guide for victims and witnesses

    This guide explains what happens at the end of a court case and afterwards. It contains information relevant to victims and witnesses.

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  4. Ice hockey player detained for rape of teenage girl

    A Dundee ice hockey player who raped a teenage girl in his car after picking her up from a sleepover has been jailed.

    News Published: 11 Nov 2024
  5. Rapist has prison sentence increased to 14 years after Crown appeal

    A rapist found guilty of sexually abusing two young children has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 29 Jan 2025
  6. High Court: Abuse in Institutions - Victim communication guide

    A guide to the communication which victims of institutional child abuse can expect from COPFS throughout the life of a High Court case.

    Document Published: 30 Sept 2026
  7. Domestic abuser jailed after hit and run attempted murder of estranged wife

    A domestic abuser who tried to murder his estranged wife by driving over her body twice has been jailed.

    News Published: 05 Feb 2025
  8. Estates Strategy 2026-30

    This Estates Strategy outlines how COPFS' will manage our estate until 2030, providing efficient, safe and fit for purpose spaces for our staff and the public.

    Document Published: 21 Apr 2026
  9. Paisley man made child abuse images using Artificial Intelligence app

    Abusive images were created using a legitimate artificial intelligence app and were so realistic that they could be taken for authentic photographs.

    News Published: 19 May 2025
  10. Equality outcomes progress report 2023 - 2025: Annex B HR data and analysis

    This document is Annex B of the COPFS Equality Outcomes Progress Report 2023 - 2025. It includes data from the COPFS HR and payroll systems as of 31 March 2025.

    Document Published: 30 Apr 2025