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  1. 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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  2. About COPFS

    Information about our role as Scotland's prosecution service and death investigation authority. Plus, published reports and statistics, and job vacancies.

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  3. Crime info

    Information about the types of crimes we prosecute in Scotland, including links to legislation and support organisations.

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  4. The justice process

    Guidance about Scotland's criminal justice system and attending court as a victim, witness or when you have been accused of a crime.

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  5. Support and services

    Services for people involved in a criminal case or death investigation, including victim support, claiming expenses, and information for bereaved families.

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  6. FAI court process begins for Edinburgh prisoner death

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to commence the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of David James Reid.

    News Published: 11 Dec 2025
  7. FAI Determination published following Edinburgh prisoner death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the determination in the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of John Barr. 

    News Published: 10 Dec 2025
  8. FAI determination with recommendations published following death of care home resident

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination for the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Anne Amos.

    News Published: 10 Dec 2025
  9. Drugs trafficker ordered to repay more than £1million in proceeds of crime ruling

    Steven Black, who was jailed for drugs trafficking and money laundering offences, has been ordered to repay more than £1 million under Proceeds of Crime laws.

    News Published: 08 Dec 2025
  10. Fornethy House worker found guilty of abusing children sentenced

    A retired Fornethy House teacher who systematically abused vulnerable young children in her care over the course of 15 years has been sentenced.

    News Published: 03 Dec 2025