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  1. Terrorism prosecutions in Scotland

    This page gives information about terrorism prosecutions that have taken place in Scotland in recent years.

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  2. About the Sexual Offences Review

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

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  3. Claim expenses for attending court

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

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  4. 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.

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  5. Terrorism

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

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  6. 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.

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  7. 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.

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  8. Jail for human trafficker who coerced woman into prostitution

    Additional Five-Year Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Order for offender

    News Published: 30 Jan 2026
  9. FAI determination with recommendations published following death of landscape gardener

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination for the mandatory Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Andrew Pirie.

    News Published: 29 Jan 2026
  10. FAI determination with recommendations published following hospital death

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination for the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Kerry Ann Finnigan.

    News Published: 28 Jan 2026