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  1. Paisley rapist jailed for sexually abusing eight children

    Paisley rapist jailed for sexually abusing eight children

    News Published: 01 Jul 2025
  2. Domestic abuser has prison sentence increased after Crown appeal

    A man who tried to murder his estranged wife by driving over her twice with his car has had his prison sentence increased following a successful Crown appeal.

    News Published: 01 Jul 2025
  3. Sexual Offences Review

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

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  4. Resources

    Read our guidance publications which include language translations. This section also has a glossary of legal terms and resources for schools.

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  5. Words and meanings

    An A to Z guide explaining the legal terms you may come into contact with when dealing with the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal in Scotland.

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  6. Resources for schools

    Read more about engagement projects run by COPFS, in partnership with other organisations, to help educate children and young people about the justice system.

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  7. For professionals

    View guidance for defence agents, medical professionals and others. Defence agents can access the PIDM booking system.

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  8. Pre-intermediate diet meeting (PIDM) booking

    Guidance for defence agents on booking PIDMs at different COPFS offices. Includes setup and use of our electronic app.

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  9. Book a pre-intermediate diet meeting (PIDM)

    System for Defence Agents to book a Pre-intermediate Diet Meeting (PIDM) with the Crown (for summary cases where intermediate and trial diets are fixed).

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  10. Using the Pre-intermediate Diet Meeting (PIDM) booking system

    A guide on how to use the PIDM booking system for Defence Agents to book slots with the Crown for summary cases.

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