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  1. Man who covered pheasant carcasses in rat poison over feud with landowner sentenced

    A man who coated pheasant carcasses in rat poison to bait and injure other legally protected wildlife has been ordered to carry out 135 hours of unpaid work.

    News Published: 05 Jun 2025
  2. Four men convicted of NHS bribery and fraud offences sentenced to total of 29 years in jail

    Four men convicted of NHS bribery and fraud offences sentenced to total of 29 years in jail

    News Published: 05 Jun 2025
  3. Kilmarnock prisoner death FAI Determination published

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 38-year-old Andrew Whiteford.  

    News Published: 12 Jun 2025
  4. Sexual Offences Review

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

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  5. Resources

    Read our guidance publications which include language translations. This section also has a glossary of legal terms and resources for schools.

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  6. Words and meanings

    An A to Z guide explaining the legal terms you may come into contact with when dealing with the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal in Scotland.

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  7. Resources for schools

    Read more about engagement projects run by COPFS, in partnership with other organisations, to help educate children and young people about the justice system.

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  8. For professionals

    View guidance for defence agents, medical professionals and others. Defence agents can access the PIDM booking system.

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  9. Pre-intermediate diet meeting (PIDM) booking

    Guidance for defence agents on booking PIDMs at different COPFS offices. Includes setup and use of our electronic app.

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  10. Book a pre-intermediate diet meeting (PIDM)

    System for Defence Agents to book a Pre-intermediate Diet Meeting (PIDM) with the Crown (for summary cases where intermediate and trial diets are fixed).

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