News
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Emergency release of short-term prisoners - using the Victim Notification Scheme
Information about signing up for the Victim Notification Scheme (VNS) which offers victims information about the release of an offender.
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Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC opens new Dundee COPFS premises
The Lord Advocate, Dorothy Bain KC, today unveiled a plaque to mark the official opening of new office accommodation in Dundee for the city’s Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) staff.
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Dalziel High School in Motherwell win COPFS schools public speaking competition
Dalziel High School in Motherwell have been crowned the winners of this year’s annual Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) schools public speaking competition.
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Three West of Scotland secondary schools this week go head-to-head in the final of a prestigious public speaking contest.
Three West of Scotland secondary schools this week go head-to-head in the final of the prestigious COPFS schools public speaking contest.
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Lord Advocate announces changes to Crown counsel team
The Lord Advocate welcomes a number of new additions to the Principal Crown Counsel team.
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Relocation of Dundee Procurator Fiscal Office
New contact information
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Lisa Gillespie KC named Deputy Principal Crown Counsel
Lisa Gillespie KC named Deputy Principal Crown Counsel
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Airdrie Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Please note that some trials scheduled to take place at Airdrie Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court have been moved to other locations.
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Crown Agent appointment confirmed
John Logue confirmed as Crown Agent and Chief Executive of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS).
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Parents warned Christmas puppy purchases could fund serious organised crime
Families are being urged to avoid being tempted into buying puppies online as Christmas presents amid fears the money may be used by criminal gangs to prey on local communities throughout Scotland.