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  1. About the Sexual Offences Review

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

    Guide
  2. Claim expenses for attending court

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

    Guide
  3. 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
  4. Terrorism

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

    Guide
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Undertaker jailed for sexual assaults on two women

    An undertaker sexually assaulted two female colleagues while they attempted to arrange funeral services.

    News Published: 18 Dec 2025
  8. Woman fined and banned from keeping dogs after admitting animal neglect

    A woman who kept more than 20 dogs and puppies in squalid conditions has been fined a total of £1975 and banned from keeping dogs for three years. 

    News Published: 17 Dec 2025
  9. Man who abducted and raped two women jailed indefinitely

    A man who abducted and violently raped two vulnerable women at his home in Glasgow has been jailed indefinitely.

    News Published: 17 Dec 2025
  10. Man with serious organised crime links jailed over money laundering plot

    A man linked to serious organised crime has been jailed over a money laundering plot worth almost £12million. 

    News Published: 16 Dec 2025