@COPFS

Official channel of the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service, Scotland’s prosecution service. If you have a question or complaint please use the link below

copfs.gov.uk/contact-us
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A huge thanks to Katrina Parkes @COPFS for her inspiring leadership lessons to our @HMNBClyde @navy_women #IWD celebration. Thanks to our sponsors @RNRMC @Greenwich_Hosp & our partners @PoliceScotland @MODPolice. Together we are committed to #AccelerateAction & tackling #VAWG.
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Urgent: Red Weather Warning – SCTS arrangements for Friday 24 January. All SCTS buildings in a Red Weather Warning Area, or in close proximity, will be closed for all of Friday 24 January. Read: bit.ly/4avt5MH
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A pilot which led to improved experiences for victims and witnesses in five courts is to be rolled out to all Sheriff Courts in Scotland by the end of this year bit.ly/4gNjmnc
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Disrupting serious organised crime is a priority for @ScotGov and partners on the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce. Read more about the @SOCTaskforce and how partners are working to support individuals and communities ➡️ gov.scot/publications/seriou… ow.ly/L3sH50UukRp

Serious Organised Crime Taskforce: progress report 2024

This progress report details some of the advances made by the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and its partners.

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Police are called to an incident of domestic abuse approximately every 8 minutes. Abusive behaviours can emerge at any stage of a relationship. #ChooseToStop before you start. Visit @RespectUK for advice and support to help change your behaviours ➡️ orlo.uk/izVK4
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Concerned for your safety or someone else's? You have the #RightToAsk about a partner's history, in confidence: orlo.uk/qt6TK If we know a person may be at harm of domestic abuse by their partner, we have the power to tell them: orlo.uk/48MWX #16DaysofAction
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A paedophile who was extradited from Thailand to face charges of historic child sexual abuse has been jailed. John Martin was brought back to Scotland by NCA officers in December 2023 after moving to Bangkok several years earlier. FULL STORY ➡️ copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/new…
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Thanks to @PoliceScotland & @COPFS for hosting our @RoyalNavyPolice at the @PSOSCollege 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Together, we are forging a stronger partnership to build trust & ensure thorough investigations into #VAWG & unacceptable behaviours in our RN & Scottish Communities 🤝 #StrongerTogether
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Swifter justice and improved experiences for victims and witnesses under a new court process, is also showing a significant reduction in police officers attending court, enabling them to spend more time in communities. (1/2) @SCTScourtstribs @COPFS
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I’m supporting #HerFreedomScotland campaign with this depiction of a pair of women’s shoes in a space that symbolises freedom from domestic abuse. This is women’s art and women’s voices in Glasgow Sheriff Court. @GlassWalls3 @scotwomensaid
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Our survey on how @COPFS responds to those who phone or email its National Enquiry Point closes tomorrow. Don't miss your chance to tell us what you think of the service! See ⬇️ for the survey link! 🙏
HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland@IP_Scotland27 Aug 2024
🚨 Have you contacted @COPFS’s National Enquiry Point in the last 2 years? What did you think? We want to hear from all those who phone or email Enquiry Point (including victims, witnesses, next of kin & justice professionals). Complete our survey at prosecutioninspectorate.scot…
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🚨 Have you contacted @COPFS’s National Enquiry Point in the last 2 years? What did you think? We want to hear from all those who phone or email Enquiry Point (including victims, witnesses, next of kin & justice professionals). Complete our survey at prosecutioninspectorate.scot…
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Justice Secretary @AConstance23 visited the Scottish Crime Campus to recognise the 10th anniversary. It has led to a major change in how organisations share information and develop opportunities to detect and disrupt criminality.
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Justice Secretary Angela Constance @scotgov, Chief Constable Jo Farrell and Kenny Donnelly, @COPFS, marked ten years of Scotland's world-leading, multi-agency crime fighting hub, tackling serious and organised crime, and keeping our communities safe.
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From left to right: Chief Constable Jo Farrell, Justice Secretary Angela Constance, Kenny Donnelly and ACC Andy Freeburn. They stand in front of the Scottish Crime Campus branding, smiling to the camera.

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🧑‍⚖️ | Scotland’s first female Lord Advocate, and the chair of the public inquiry into the Sarah Everard case, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by #EdNapier. Lady Elish Angiolini has been recognised for a career in criminal justice which has seen her hold a series of significant roles – and in particular for her support of victims’ rights. Full story ➡️ orlo.uk/PRZi7 #ENUGrads | #MustBeNapier
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(1/4) Today HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland publishes our inspection of how well @COPFS manages and prosecutes domestic abuse cases at sheriff summary level. We make 27 recommendations for improvement. ➡️Read more at prosecutioninspectorate.scot…
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Scotland's top Law Officers support call for a consistent national roll out of #BairnsHoose so children are not further traumatised by the care & justice system. Read the Lord Advocate's response to visiting Children 1st Bairns Hoose: ow.ly/jfBz50RaoBa
Seven representatives from COPFs and Children 1st including Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC, Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC and Mary Glasgow Children 1st Chief Executive stand together inside Children 1st Bairns Hoose

ALT Seven representatives from COPFs and Children 1st including Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC, Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC and Mary Glasgow Children 1st Chief Executive stand together inside Children 1st Bairns Hoose

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KLTR@TheKLTR19 Feb 2024
The Treasure Trove Review wants to hear from you. Click here to respond to the public consultation before the end of 13 May 2024: kltr.gov.uk/about/treasure-t…
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Justice Secretary @AConstance23 chaired a meeting of the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce. Partners discussed continued action to disrupt crime groups involved in: ⏺️county lines drug supply ⏺️cyber crime ⏺️environmental waste crime @SOCTaskforce
Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs Angela Constance with the quote: Serious Organised Crime Taskforce partners continue to tackle crime groups - disrupting the supply of illegal drugs, preventing fraud and protecting communities from other forms of harm and exploitation.

ALT Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs Angela Constance with the quote: Serious Organised Crime Taskforce partners continue to tackle crime groups - disrupting the supply of illegal drugs, preventing fraud and protecting communities from other forms of harm and exploitation.

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Our officers targeted County Lines drug dealers to help protect vulnerable people during a pro-active week of action with @PoliceChiefs and @SOCTaskforce. They also seized illegal drugs and offensive weapons including a firearm. More: ow.ly/VxXT50PYUwH
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