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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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Information about the types of crimes we prosecute in Scotland, including links to legislation and support organisations.
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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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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 Kilmarnock prisoner death
COPFS has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Paul Gorman.
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FAI court process begins for Addiewell prisoner death
COPFS has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Nicholas McKenzie.
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Nuns convicted of non-recent child abuse at Nazareth House children’s home
Two nuns who violently abused and cruelly mistreated vulnerable young people at a children’s home in Glasgow have been sentenced.