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  1. Update from the Lord Advocate on death investigations and coronavirus

    As Lord Advocate I remain constitutionally responsible for the investigation of sudden, unexpected and unexplained deaths in Scotland throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

    24 Apr 2020 Statements

  2. Statement from the Lord Advocate on oversight of temporary police powers

    The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC, has welcomed the formation of an independent group to provide additional oversight of use of temporary police powers during the coronavirus pandemic.

    17 Apr 2020 Statements

  3. Threat to police and front-line workers will not be tolerated

    Lord Advocate reiterates the Crown's commitment to deal robustly with any reported person who deliberately coughs or spits at police officers or front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    03 Apr 2020 COVID-19

  4. Tackling domestic abuse is a priority for prosecutors

    The Lord Advocate has confirmed that domestic abuse cases will continue to be prosecuted vigorously and fairly during the coronavirus pandemic.

    01 Apr 2020 Statements

  5. Joint statement from Lord Advocate and Chief Constable

    SCOTLAND’S Lord Advocate and Chief Constable of Police Scotland have set clear priorities for the investigation and prosecution of crime as measures to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak come in to force.

    19 Mar 2020 COVID-19

  6. Lord Advocate addresses victims' groups

    The Lord Advocate renewed his commitment to put victims’ voices at the heart of the criminal justice system as he addressed an event marking European Day for Victims of Crime.

    21 Feb 2020 Statements

  7. Lord Advocate welcomes Drug Death Taskforce

    Lord Advocate James Wolffe QC has welcomed the formation of a Drug Death Taskforce to help tackle problem drug use as a public health priority.

    05 Jul 2019 Statements

  8. Renewed pledge on Lockerbie investigation

    The Solicitor General has pledged to work in close co-operation with US authorities if new evidence on the Lockerbie bombing becomes available.

    21 Dec 2018 Statements

  9. COPFS opening statement to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

    COPFS are core participants in the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.

    29 Nov 2017 Statements

  10. Stronger powers to seize criminal gains

    New powers to seize criminal gains are increasingly disruptive to serious organised crime, the Lord Advocate has said.

    02 Oct 2017 Statements