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  1. Terrorism prosecutions in Scotland

    This page gives information about terrorism prosecutions that have taken place in Scotland in recent years.

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  2. About the Sexual Offences Review

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

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  3. Claim expenses for attending court

    How to claim back money you spent, or wages you lost, whilst attending court as a witness.

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  4. 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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  5. Terrorism

    Information for the public and legal professionals on terrorism offences in Scotland, including COPFS policies and how we are implementing recommendations. 

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  6. 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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  7. Scotland's criminal justice system

    This guide explains how crimes are dealt with by the police and COPFS. Plus, find out what happens at court and after a criminal verdict.

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  8. Your personal data and rights

    This guide explains the rights you have in relation to your personal information (personal data) and what you can ask the COPFS to do with it.

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  9. Practice notes published on arrangements for information sharing with constitutional office holders and recusal in cases involving politicians

    Arrangements for information sharing with constitutional office holders and recusal in cases involving politicians.

    News Published: 26 Aug 2026
  10. Father and son jailed over £900,000 airport drug smuggling attempt

    Father and son Bradley and Stephen Harding, who failed in an attempt to smuggle more than £900,000 worth of drugs into Scotland from East Asia, are jailed.

    News Published: 21 Aug 2026