News
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Sexual Offences Review webpage and Terms of Reference launched
The Sexual Offences Review has published its webpage and Terms of Reference to give information about its work on reviewing how COPFS deals with reports of sexual offences.
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The Lord Advocate's opening keynote address at Law Society of Scotland Conference 2022
'Upholding the rule of law: Achieving fairness in the justice system'
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Lord Advocate: Protection of sex crime victims is priority
The Lord Advocate has welcomed a report into how prosecutors apply provisions which regulate the use of evidence relating to the sexual history or character of complainers in sexual offence trials.
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Outgoing Crown Agent leaves with thanks
The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has thanked David Harvie for his service as Crown Agent of COPFS as he steps down from the role. John Logue has been appointed Interim Crown Agent.
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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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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 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.