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  1. Support at court

    Information about help available for those attending court with additional needs, including accessibility and special measures.

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  2. Children and young people

    Children under 16 years old, and young people aged 16 to 17, get special support if they have to attend court to give evidence.

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  3. Vulnerable victims and witnesses (special measures)

    The court automatically treats some victims and witnesses as vulnerable. If someone is vulnerable they can receive extra support when they give evidence.

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  4. People with mobility needs

    COPFS makes disabled access a priority. If you have mobility needs, and are involved in a court case, please contact us and we will make arrangements for you.

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  5. People with learning disabilities

    Guidance for carers of persons who have a learning disability and are involved in a case as a victim or witness.

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  6. Interpreters and language support

    COPFS makes sure that everyone involved in a case can understand and communicate with the court.

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  7. Witness Gateway

    This Witness Gateway is an online service which has been developed to improve the experience of victims and witnesses who are involved in a case.

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  8. Witness Gateway video script

    This page contains the script for the Witness Gateway informational video.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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