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  1. 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
  2. Terrorism

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

    Guide
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. COVID-19 death investigation statistics: September 2025

    Reports of COVID-19 deaths received by the COVID Deaths Investigation Team in September 2025

    Document Published: 13 Oct 2025
  6. Minutes of the Leadership Board: 21 August 2025

    Minutes of the Leadership Board

    Document Published: 09 Oct 2025
  7. Minutes of the Leadership Board: 17 July 2025

    Minutes of the Leadership Board

    Document Published: 09 Oct 2025
  8. Minutes of the Strategic Board: 25 June 2025

    Minutes of the Strategic Board 25 June 2025

    Document Published: 07 Oct 2025
  9. Standards of service for victims and witnesses annual report 2024-25

    A partnership document reviewing the standards of service for victims and witnesses over the reporting year.

    Document Published: 22 Sept 2025
  10. Standards of service for victims and witnesses 2025-26

    A partnership document setting out the standards of service for victims and witnesses in the coming year.

    Document Published: 22 Sept 2025