Publications
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Lord Advocate’s rules: Review of a decision not to prosecute
Read the Lord Advocate's rule regarding a victims' right to review following a decision not to prosecute.
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Lord Advocate’s guidelines: Liberation by the police
Lord Advocate's guidelines to the police regarding the approach to be taken in connection with the liberation of offenders by Police Scotland.
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Briefing to accompany the Lord Advocate’s statement: Prosecution Guidance on Public Safety and Prison Population
Briefing to the statement ‘Prosecution Guidance on Public Safety and Prison Population’ made by the Lord Advocate to the Scottish Parliament on 10 October 2024.
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Lord Advocate's guidelines on the use of the police direct measures for adult offenders
Lord Advocate's guidance to the police on the use of direct measures.
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Lord Advocate's guidelines: Police and the media
Guidance on police communication with the media, possible contempt of court implications and guidance on giving statements to the media during an investigation.
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Lord Advocate’s guidelines: Offences aggravated or motivated by prejudice
Lord Advocate's guidelines on offences aggravated or motivated by prejudice. These guidelines relate to offences that took place on or after 1 April 2024.
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Lord Advocate’s instructions: Non-prosecution of victims of human trafficking
Lord Advocate’s instructions for prosecutors when considering prosecution of victims of human trafficking and exploitation.
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Decision making in cases of child accused
Agreement between COPFS and Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA) regarding decision making in cases of children jointly reported to COPFS and SCRA
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Prosecution Code
The Prosecution Code sets out the criteria for decision making, the range of options available to COPFS prosecutors, and the values which underpin decisions.
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Older Persons Policy
COPFS policy on dealing with crimes against older people who are victims and witnesses who have reached UK state pension age.