News
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Lord Advocate pledges robust prosecution for crimes of domestic abuse
The Lord Advocate today renewed her pledge to tackle the traumatising crimes of domestic abuse and stalking with robust prosecution of offenders.
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Attending court during the period of mourning and on Monday 19 September
Information for those due to attend court in the period of mourning or day of the Queen's funeral
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Court arrangements for Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 September
Arrangements are now being made for a period of mourning following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which will include a number of ceremonies in central Edinburgh in the coming days.
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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.