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  1. Claim expenses for attending court

    How to claim back money you spent, or wages you lost, whilst attending court as a witness.

    Guide
  2. Expert witness guide

    This guide is for expert/skilled witnesses. It explains the standard of evidence the court requires and your duties regarding revelation of relevant evidence.

    Guide
  3. Terrorism

    Information for the public and legal professionals on terrorism offences in Scotland, including COPFS policies and how we are implementing recommendations. 

    Guide
  4. Our role in investigating deaths

    Death investigations are conducted by COPFS on behalf of the Lord Advocate. COPFS investigates all sudden, suspicious, accidental and unexplained deaths.

    Guide
  5. Scotland's criminal justice system

    This guide explains how crimes are dealt with by the police and COPFS. Plus, find out what happens at court and after a criminal verdict.

    Guide
  6. Physics teacher guilty over sexual abuse of trust with female pupil

    A Highland physics teacher exploited a position of trust to engage in sexual activity with a female pupil.

    News Published: 20 Nov 2025
  7. Company director who defrauded thousands of pounds from former partner jailed

    Andrew Polson, director of a Christian charity radio company who defrauded thousands of pounds from a former partner, has been jailed for 22 months.

    News Published: 19 Nov 2025
  8. Man who tried to kill woman and children has sentence increased following Crown appeal

    A man who tried to kill a woman and two children has had his sentence increased following an appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 19 Nov 2025
  9. FAI court process begins for Glenochil prisoner death

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 81-year-old William MacDowell. 

    News Published: 18 Nov 2025
  10. Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC’s message to victims of sexual abuse

    Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC reached out to victims of sexual abuse with commitment on support and a renewed focus on ensuring perpetrators will be prosecuted

    News Published: 17 Nov 2025