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  1. About the Sexual Offences Review

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

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Peterhead

    About COPFS Peterhead. Information to help you plan your visit. Includes disabled access and safety, opening times, and other facilities and services.

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  8. Accessibility roadmap

    This page details how we will fix known accessibility issues with our website.

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  9. Sexual Offences Review

    This page holds information about the review of how prosecutors in Scotland deal with reports of sexual offences, and the subsequent recommendations.

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  10. Alternatives to prosecution

    This page contains information about alternatives to prosecution that may be considered by the Procurator Fiscal.

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