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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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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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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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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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Man who assembled deadly 3D-printed gun in his bedroom is sentenced
James Maris, who used a 3D printer to assemble a deadly assault gun in his bedroom, has been ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work.
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Court process begins for Park Inn Hotel Fatal Accident Inquiry
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for an FAI into the death of Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh.
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FAI Determination published for two men who died from Covid-19
The Procurator Fiscal notes the conclusion of the joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Gordon Pinkerton and Francis Moore.
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FAI Determination for Glenochil prisoner death published
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 59-year-old Alexander Salmond.
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Prosecution policy on Glasgow drug consumption facility
The Lord Advocate has made a statement of prosecution policy in relation to possession of illegal drugs at a healthcare facility in Glasgow.
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Former Scotland rugby player sentenced for domestic abuse campaign against former partner
Former Scotland rugby player Stuart Hogg sentenced for domestic abuse campaign against former partner