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  1. Sexual offences

    Information on sexual offences in Scotland, including reporting of sexual crimes, what you can expect from COPFS and sources of additional support.

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  2. Our role in investigating deaths

    Death investigations are conducted by COPFS on behalf of the Lord Advocate. COPFS investigates all sudden, suspicious, accidental and unexplained deaths.

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  3. How to apply

    Details on applying for a job at COPFS. Also, find out how to submit a speculative application for future vacancies.

    Guide
  4. How your application is assessed - competency based

    Guidance on the stages and standards of the COPFS application competency-based assessment process, including scoring, assessment tasks, and more.

    Guide
  5. How your application is assessed - Success Profiles

    Guidance on the stages and standards of the COPFS application Success Profile based assessment process, including scoring, assessment tasks, and more.

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  6. Sexual Offences Review

    Information about the review of how prosecutors in Scotland deal with reports of sexual offences.

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  7. Book a pre-intermediate diet meeting (PIDM)

    System for Defence Agents to book a Pre-intermediate Diet Meeting (PIDM) with the Crown (for summary cases where intermediate and trial diets are fixed).

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  8. Using the Pre-intermediate Diet Meeting (PIDM) booking system

    A guide on how to use the PIDM booking system for Defence Agents to book slots with the Crown for summary cases.

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  9. Expert witness guide

    This guide is for expert/skilled witnesses. It explains the standard of evidence the court requires and your duties regarding revelation of relevant evidence.

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  10. Information for defence agents: Defence Agent Service (DAS)

    This page provides information for defence agents about DAS. An application developed to provide a new digital portal for defence agents and our staff.

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