News
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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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Man sentenced for failings that led to death fall
A 38-year-old-man has been sentenced for health and safety failings which led to an employee being thrown to his death.
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Father and son banned from keeping animals after puppy farming offences
A father and son have been sentenced for animal welfare offences, illegal puppy farming and a consumer protection offence involving multiple identities to sell puppies on Gumtree.
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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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Scots rapist attacked schoolgirl while on holiday in Florida
A man has been jailed for a series of sexual assaults including the rape of a schoolgirl while on holiday in Florida.
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Civil recovery success against William McPhee Junior
A forfeiture order has been made against William McPhee Junior for £52,702.37.
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Former politician jailed for embezzlement
A 40-year-old woman has been sentenced to two years imprisonment after embezzling money from two Glasgow based organisations.
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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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Metal detectorists sentenced
Two men have been sentenced for illegal metal detecting, damaging a historic monument and removing an artefact.