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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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Our current inspection

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

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In February 2023, we published our Joint review of diversion from prosecution.

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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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Front cover of joint review of diversion from prosecution dated February 2023.

Press release – Process and impact of diversion from prosecution reviewed

21st February 2023

A collection of leaflets and books

Press release – Evidence in sexual offence trials under scrutiny

19th October 2022

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