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  1. Sexual Offences Review

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

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  2. 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
  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. 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.

    Guide
  5. 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).

    Guide
  6. 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.

    Guide
  7. 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.

    Guide
  8. Sexual offences

    Information on sexual offences in Scotland, including reporting of sexual crimes, what you can expect from COPFS and sources of additional support.

    Guide
  9. 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.

    Guide
  10. Support and services

    Services for people involved in a criminal case or death investigation, including victim support, claiming expenses, and information for bereaved families.

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