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  3. Contact

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  4. For professionals

    View guidance for defence agents, medical professionals and others. Defence agents can access the PIDM booking system.

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  5. Resources

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  6. About COPFS

    Information about our role as Scotland's prosecution service and death investigation authority. Plus, published reports and statistics, and job vacancies.

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  7. Crime info

    Information about the types of crimes we prosecute in Scotland, including links to legislation and support organisations.

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  8. The justice process

    Guidance about Scotland's criminal justice system and attending court as a victim, witness or when you have been accused of a crime.

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  9. 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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  10. Fornethy House worker found guilty of abusing children sentenced

    A retired Fornethy House teacher who systematically abused vulnerable young children in her care over the course of 15 years has been sentenced.

    News Published: 03 Dec 2025