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New District Procurator Fiscal for Greenock and Rothesay

The Lord Advocate, the Right Honourable Elish Angiolini QC, has appointed Laura McPherson to the post of District Procurator Fiscal for Greenock and Rothesay.

Lord Advocate Announces Creation of Specialist Health & Safety Division

The Lord Advocate, the Rt Hon Elish Angiolini QC, today announced the creation of a dedicated, specialist Division for the investigation and prosecution of all cases which are reported to the Procurator Fiscal by the Health and Safety Executive.

Fresh Indictment Served in Relation to Rosepark Nursing Home

A new indictment has today 30 September 2008 been served in connection with the fire at Rosepark Nursing Home, Uddingston on 31st January 2004 which caused the death of 14 residents.

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Review of Sexual Offences

This part of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service’s (COPFS) website contains information about the work of the prosecution service in relation to the investigation and prosecution of sexual crimes

Statistics on how we handle cases

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

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.

Parliamentary Questions

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

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