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  1. 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.

    Guide
  2. Terrorism

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

    Guide
  3. 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.

    Guide
  4. 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.

    Guide
  5. Man who murdered girlfriend at remote Shetland home jailed

    A man who murdered his girlfriend at a remote Shetland home has been jailed for life, and ordered to serve a minimum of 25 years.

    News Published: 15 Oct 2025
  6. FAI determination published following death of baby girl 

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the publication of the determination for  FAI into the death of baby Sophia Smith. 

    News Published: 15 Oct 2025
  7. Two men jailed for turning terraced house into drugs den

    Two men who turned a terraced house into a secret £500,000 cannabis farm have been jailed for more than three years each.

    News Published: 14 Oct 2025
  8. Domestic abuser jailed for attempted murder of estranged wife

    Domestic abuser jailed for attempted murder of estranged wife

    News Published: 14 Oct 2025
  9. Court process for falls from height FAI begins

    The Procurator Fiscal has begun process for an FAI into the deaths of Alan Brisbane, Charles Emslie, Colin Gibson, Dale Pattinson, Hugh MacPhail & James Smith.

    News Published: 03 Oct 2025
  10. Kirkcaldy man sentenced for sexual assault of a good samaritan

    A Kirkcaldy man has been sentenced for sexually assaulting a woman who had given him shelter in her home.

    News Published: 29 Sept 2025