News
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Lord Advocate message on death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Lord Advocate has expressed condolences upon the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
It is with great sadness that COPFS has learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Mock trial to raise awareness of race hate crime
COPFS prosecutors staged a mock trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court to highlight racially aggravated hate crime.
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The Solicitor General on COPFS' commitment to protecting victims of human trafficking from prosecution
The Solicitor General Human has highlighted the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service's commitment to protecting victims of human trafficking from prosecution.
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Lord Advocate’s visit to world-renowned research centre highlights vital role of science in pursuit of justice.
The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain QC today visited a leading science research centre where the secrets of cold cases are unlocked, and new techniques to prosecute crimes of the future are developed.
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COPFS recognised as carer-friendly employer
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has received an award from Carer Positive Scotland, recognising the supportive working environment offered for those with caring responsibilities
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Lord Advocate highlights innovations in prosecution of domestic abuse in Scotland
The Lord Advocate emphasised the world-leading commitment Scotland’s prosecutors’ have to ensuring victims’ voices and experiences are at the heart of the criminal justice system in a speech today.
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COPFS joins with Edinburgh University to help victims
Social work students have been learning how to support crime victims and witnesses in an innovative pilot project at the heart of Scotland’s courts.
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Survey on improving the publications area of the COPFS website
Help COPFS develop the publications area of our website by participating in a short survey.
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Glasgow secondary win prestigious national public speaking competition
Holyrood Secondary School have been hailed as winners of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) national schools public speaking competition held at Parliament House.