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  1. Lord Advocate addresses victims' groups

    The Lord Advocate renewed his commitment to put victims’ voices at the heart of the criminal justice system at an event for European Day for Victims of Crime

    News Published: 21 Feb 2020
  2. Tackling domestic abuse is a priority for prosecutors

    The Lord Advocate has confirmed that domestic abuse cases will continue to be prosecuted vigorously and fairly during the coronavirus pandemic.

    News Published: 01 Apr 2020
  3. Lockerbie: Statement from Lord Advocate

    The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC, has issued this statement following the unsealing of charges in relation to the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103.

    News Published: 21 Dec 2020
  4. Lockerbie Appeal: Statement from the Lord Advocate

    The Lord Advocate has issued a statement following the court's decision in respect of the recent appeal against conviction by Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al-Megrahi.

    News Published: 15 Jan 2021
  5. Cameron House Hotel: Fatal Accident Inquiry decision

    Crown Counsel have decided not to hold a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Richard Dyson and Simon Midgley at Cameron House Hotel.

    News Published: 19 Apr 2021
  6. Notification of death form: for medical practitioners

    This document is the notification of death form. It is for use my medical practitioners when reporting a death to the Procurator Fiscal.

    Document Published: 26 Oct 2026
  7. Draft Lord Advocate’s Code of Practice on interviewing

    Draft Lord Advocate’s Code of Practice on the questioning, and recording of questioning, of persons suspected of committing offences.

    Document Published: 26 Oct 2026
  8. Draft Lord Advocate’s Code of Practice on the conduct of identification procedures

    This document is a draft Lord Advocate's Code of Practice on on the conduct of identification procedures, which is currently being consulted on with the public.

    Document Published: 26 Oct 2026
  9. Annual complaints performance report 2025-2026

    This document sets out COPFS’s performance in respect of complaints received in 2024-2025

    Document Published: 21 Oct 2026
  10. Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act: COPFS Q2 2026 - 2027

    This document is the compiled Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act quarterly report for July 2026 - September 2026

    Document Published: 28 Sept 2026