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