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Sexual Offences Review
Information about the review of how prosecutors in Scotland deal with reports of sexual offences.
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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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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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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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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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User guidance for DAS
This user guidance is for defence agents accessing the Defence Agent Service. It provides step-by-step help and troubleshooting information for using DAS.
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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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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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Victims' Right to Review
This guide explains how the victim of a crime can ask COPFS to review a decision not to take action or to stop prosecuting a case after it has started in court.
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Support and services
Services for people involved in a criminal case or death investigation, including victim support, claiming expenses, and information for bereaved families.