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Scrutinising Scotland’s prosecution service

We promote excellence and confidence in the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service through independent evidence-based inspection.

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Latest report

On 27 September 2023 we published our Annual Report for 2022-23.

Annual Report 2022-23
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Our current inspection

We are currently inspecting how COPFS manages cases involving domestic abuse at sheriff summary level.

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About us

HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland has a statutory remit to inspect the operation of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Who we are

Inspections are led by HM Chief Inspector of Prosecution and her small team of inspectors and support staff.

Inspection programme

In developing our inspection programme, we consult with key stakeholders to decide which areas of COPFS work to scrutinise.

What we do

We promote excellence and confidence in the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service through independent evidence-based inspection.

Our history

HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland was established in 2003 and was given a statutory remit by the Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007.

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News – Annual Report 2022-23 published

27th September 2023

News – Terms of Reference published for inspection of the prosecution of domestic abuse cases

23rd May 2023

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