Publications
Showing 1-10 of 60 results filtered by Agreement or Code of practice or Prosecution policy
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Prosecution Code
The Prosecution Code sets out the criteria for decision making, the range of options available to COPFS prosecutors, and the values which underpin decisions.
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Older Persons Policy
COPFS policy on dealing with crimes against older people who are victims and witnesses who have reached UK state pension age.
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Joint domestic abuse protocol
Read the agreed joint protocol between Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in cases involving domestic abuse.
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Lord Advocate’s guidelines: Liberation by the police
Lord Advocate's guidelines to the police regarding the approach to be taken in connection with the liberation of offenders by Police Scotland.
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Domestic abuse cases statement of prosecution policy
Statement of prosecution policy in domestic abuse cases and importance of ensuring support is available to enable victims to engage.
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Forced marriage - joint guidance with Police Scotland
This guidance sets out the overarching policy on investigation, reporting and prosecution of offences of forced marriage or with a background of forced marriage
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Offensive Weapons Statement of Prosecution Policy
Prosecution Policy in relation to relevant offences committed during the offensive weapons surrender campaign, between 1 July 2022 and 30 September 2022.
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Lord Advocate's guidelines: Police and the media
Guidance on police communication with the media, possible contempt of court implications and guidance on giving statements to the media during an investigation.
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Lord Advocate’s guidelines: Detention, treatment and questioning of persons under terrorism legislation
Guidance to police regarding extension of the period of detention/delayed access to solicitor/questioning a suspect post-charge, under the Terrorism Act 2006.
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Lord Advocate's guidelines: Supply of naloxone during COVID-19 pandemic
Lord Advocate's guidelines to police providing a statement of prosecution policy in relation to the supply of naloxone during the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.