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  1. Attending court: guide for victims and witnesses

    This guide explains the process for victims involved in court proceedings. This guide replaces the Being a witness leaflet.

    Guide
  2. Refugees policy: Annex B

    Annex B of the COPFS refugee policy which provides the prosecution with guidance on the application of the defence in Section 31 of the Immigration Act 1999.

    Document Published: 06 Apr 2021
  3. Review of child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children

    A review of cases involving child death or serious injury. This document includes the terms of reference, an executive summary, recommendations and next steps.

    Document Published: 19 Nov 2024
  4. FAI court process  begins for Barlinnie prisoner death

    COPFS has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of 79-year-old Archibald Hunter.

    News Published: 20 Mar 2026
  5. Woman fined and banned from keeping dogs after admitting animal neglect

    A woman who kept more than 20 dogs and puppies in squalid conditions has been fined a total of £1975 and banned from keeping dogs for three years. 

    News Published: 17 Dec 2025
  6. School worker jailed for embezzling £28,000

    A primary school worker who abused her position to embezzle thousands of pounds from school funds has been jailed.

    News Published: 09 Sept 2025
  7. FAI court process begins for Glenochil prison death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry.

    News Published: 12 Mar 2025
  8. FAI court process begins for man who died in custody

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into a death.

    News Published: 11 Mar 2025
  9. Drugs dealer who provided counter-surveillance tips to criminals jailed

    A convicted drugs trafficker who set himself up as counter-surveillance expert to safeguard gangland criminals from law enforcement agencies has been jailed.

    News Published: 15 Oct 2024
  10. Guide for bereaved family members

    Answers to common questions about the investigation of a family member's death.

    Guide