News
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COPFS outlines ambitious vision for Scotland’s prosecution service
Today the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has published a new Strategic Plan outlining the organisation’s vision and goals to 2027.
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Court process begins for 13-year-old girl who died following neglect
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Robyn Goldie.
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FAI court process begins for man who died in custody
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Darryl Goodwin.
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Joint FAI court process begins for two men who died in custody
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Declan Gallacher and David Berry.
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Court process for the FAI into the deaths of two men in Oban begins
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of John White and Martyn Smith.
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Industrial action on 15 March
Details about disruption to our services on 15 March due to industrial action and advice for those due to attend court or a COPFS office.
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Industrial Action on 1 February 2023
Details about potential disruption to our services on 1 February due to industrial action and advice for those due to attend court or a COPFS office.
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Lord Advocate: We are determined to increase the confidence of domestic abuse victims in the criminal justice system
Dorothy Bain KC has welcomed reporting on the first three years operation of the ground-breaking Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018.
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COPFS launches consultation on draft Strategic Plan for 2023-27
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is consulting with the public on our new Strategic Plan.
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Change in reporting of care home Covid-19 deaths to the Procurator Fiscal
The Lord Advocate, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer, Police Scotland and National Records Scotland, has today issued updated guidance on the reporting of Covid-19 related deaths.