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  1. Lord Advocate calls for societal change to tackle domestic abuse

    Dorothy Bain KC today expressed the commitment of prosecutors to help make Scotland a safer place for women and girls.

    News Published: 09 Sept 2025
  2. Man jailed indefinitely for campaign of sexual abuse in Dundee

    A man has been jailed indefinitely after sexually abusing two adolescent boys and a vulnerable man.

    News Published: 09 Sept 2025
  3. Determination published following 13-year-old girl’s death

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination in the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Robyn Goldie. 

    News Published: 09 Sept 2025
  4. School worker jailed for embezzling £28,000

    A primary school worker who abused her position to embezzle thousands of pounds from school funds has been jailed.

    News Published: 09 Sept 2025
  5. Sexual Offences Review

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

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  6. Resources

    Read our guidance publications which include language translations. This section also has a glossary of legal terms and resources for schools.

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  7. Words and meanings

    An A to Z guide explaining the legal terms you may come into contact with when dealing with the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal in Scotland.

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  8. Resources for schools

    Read more about engagement projects run by COPFS, in partnership with other organisations, to help educate children and young people about the justice system.

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  9. For professionals

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

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  10. Pre-intermediate diet meeting (PIDM) booking

    Guidance for defence agents on booking PIDMs at different COPFS offices. Includes setup and use of our electronic app.

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