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The Terms of Reference for a focused follow-up inspection of how the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) communicates with victims of domestic abuse in summary cases and enhanced victim engagement.
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1 The prosecution of domestic abuse cases at sheriff summary level
2 What we do | HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland
3 The prosecution of domestic abuse cases at sheriff summary level
4 Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report: January 2026
5 More than one domestic abuse charge/offence can be reported against an accused person.
6 Strategic Plan 2023-27 | COPFS
8 Section 1 of the 2018 Act created an offence of engaging in a course of behaviour that is abusive of the accused's partner or ex partner. The abusive behaviour can include violent, threatening or intimidating behaviour, as well as psychological, emotional or financial abuse.