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  1. Investigative practices in child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children 

    A review of investigative practices pursued into child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children has been conducted and a summary of its findings are now published.

    News Published: 19 Nov 2024
  2. Drug dealer with £2.5m worth of cocaine in his car boot jailed for five years

    Drugs trafficker Dylan Nicol has been jailed for five years after police found cocaine worth almost £2.5m in his car following a high-speed night-time chase.

    News Published: 22 Nov 2024
  3. FAI court process begins for man who died in HMP Shotts

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Darrin Callander.  

    News Published: 25 Nov 2024
  4. Lord Advocate’s guidelines: Legal Professional Privilege

    Guidelines to the police on material that may be subject to Legal Professional Privilege (LPP).

    Document Published: 01 Dec 2019
  5. Lord Advocate’s guidelines: Driver improvement scheme

    Lord Advocate’s instructions to chief constables on policing the driver improvement scheme.

    Document Published: 01 Apr 2007
  6. 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.

    Document Published: 24 May 2016
  7. Memorandum of understanding on tackling foreign bribery

    An agreement between COPFS the CPS, Financial Conduct Authority, HMRC, MoD, Police, NCA and Serious Fraud Office on tackling foreign bribery.

    Document Published: 08 May 2017
  8. 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.

    Document Published: 01 May 2001
  9. Sensitive personal records policy

    Policy explaining the rules governing the recovery and use of sensitive personal records during the investigation and prosecution of serious offences.

    Document Published: 12 Oct 2020
  10. Lord Advocate's guidelines: Citation of witnesses

    Lord Advocate's guidelines to police on procedures to be followed in the citation of witnesses for attendance at court.

    Document Published: 03 Sep 2012