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News – HM Chief Inspector of Prosecution appointed

15th July 2025

Front cover of Terms of Reference for citing witnesses in the sheriff court

News – Survey launched and new Terms of Reference published

14th March 2025

Front cover of report on National Enquiry Point

Press release – COPFS customer service under scrutiny

29th January 2025

Front cover of Annual Report 2023-24

News – Annual Report 2023-24 published

11th September 2024

News - Survey launched

27th August 2024

News – Updated Inspection Framework published

14th August 2024

Front cover of the Terms of Reference for Enquiry Point inspection

News – Terms of Reference published for inspection of how COPFS responds to enquiries

24th July 2024

Front cover of report on the prosecution of domestic abuse cases at sheriff summary level dated April 2024

Press release - Prosecution of domestic abuse cases under scrutiny

17th April 2024