News
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Lord Advocate announces sexual crime prosecution review
The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain QC has ordered a review of how prosecutors deal with reports of sexual offences.
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Lord Advocate statement on Diversion from Prosecution
The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain QC made this statement to the Scottish Parliament on Diversion from Prosecution.
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Lord Advocate welcomes publication of review into prosecution of criminal allegations against police
The publication of a review into how the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service manages criminal allegations against the police has been welcomed by the Lord Advocate.
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Lord Advocate welcomes new Advocate Depute appointments
The Lord Advocate has announced changes with the Crown Counsel team.
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Lord Advocate committed to tackling domestic abuse
The Lord Advocate has vowed to give renewed focus to efforts by Scotland’s prosecutors to tackle domestic abuse and stalking as the justice system recovers from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic
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HMA v The Office of the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland
The Office of the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland has admitted health and safety failings which led to the death of a 25-year-old woman.
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Domestic Abuse and Stalking charges in Scotland, 2020-21
A report on Domestic Abuse and Stalking charges in Scotland 2020-21 was published providing information on charges reported to the Procurator Fiscal and identified as relating to Domestic Abuse.
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Law Officer arrangements for ongoing litigation
The Lord Advocate has set out Law Officer arrangements for the future conduct of litigation after the prosecution of individuals in respect of the ownership and administration of Rangers Football Club
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Lord Advocate vows to act independently as she is sworn in
Scotland’s new Law Officers have been sworn in at a ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
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COPFS committed to tackling Hate Crime
The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC, has reaffirmed the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service’s robust approach to tackling hate crime following the publication of new figures on the issue.