News

  1. 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.

    29 Jul 2022 COPFS corporate
  2. 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

    21 Jul 2022 COPFS corporate
  3. 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.

    08 Jul 2022 COPFS corporate
  4. 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.

    29 Jun 2022 COPFS corporate
  5. 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. 

    21 Jun 2022 COPFS corporate
  6. Hate Crime in Scotland, 2021-22

    An Official Statistics publication for Scotland.

    14 Jun 2022 COPFS corporate
  7. COPFS launches new accessible website for service users

    Today COPFS launches a new website to help the Scottish public access its services.

    30 May 2022 COPFS corporate
  8. National Stalking Awareness Week - how our Victim Information and Advice service bridges the gap

    The Victim Information and Advice service (VIA) within COPFS supports vulnerable people who, through no fault of their own, find themselves in the criminal justice process.

    28 Apr 2022 COPFS corporate
  9. COPFS shows commitment to employees with life-limiting illness

    On 24 March 2022, COPFS leaders and trade union representatives showed their commitment to supporting colleagues with life-limiting illness.

    31 Mar 2022 COPFS corporate
  10. Ashley Edwards QC named as principal Crown counsel

    The Lord Advocate has appointed Ashley Edwards QC to be principal Crown counsel and lead the advocate depute team in the prosecution of serious crime.

    02 Feb 2022 COPFS corporate