Crown Office

Nat Fraser Appeal - Conviction Upheld

The Court of Appeal today upheld the conviction of Nat Fraser for the murder of his wife, Arlene Fraser

£20 Million Barrier Smashed

The Proceeds of Crime Act continues to reap rewards as a staggering £21m has been secured since the Act came into force. The Lord Advocate, The Right Honourable Elish Angiolini QC, announced today, ahead of the next meeting of the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce.

Sentence More Than Doubled after Crown Appeal

The Appeal Court more than doubled a sentence which had been imposed on a man who pled guilty to a number of housebreaking and theft charges at Inverness Sheriff Court.

Appeal Lodged - Karen Duncan and Irene Duncan

The Lord Advocate has today lodged an appeal against the sentences imposed on Karen and Irene Duncan, who were convicted at the High Court in Glasgow for attempting to defeat the ends of justice.

Strategic Plan 2006-2008

The Strategic Plan provides a clear picture of the aims and priorities of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service for 2006-2008. It also highlights the changes that it is anticipated will arise during this period.

Statistics on how we handle cases

COPFS Performance against targets and statistics on case processing - latest figures

Challenging Domestic Abuse - Protocol

Protocol outlines the procedures and practices that will be followed by the Scottish Police Service and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Summary Justice - McInnes Report

COPFS will work closely with colleagues in the Justice Department in the course of the implementation process

Parliamentary Questions

Page containing instructions on how to view COPFS related Parliamentary Questions and Answers