Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland
Overview
The Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland is an independent body that carries out inspections on the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) which is the sole prosecuting authority in Scotland.
The point of these inspections is to:
- improve the way COPFS serves the public
- make COPFS more accountable
- assure the public that COPFS is running effectively
Our vision is to enhance the effectiveness of and to promote excellence in the prosecution service in Scotland through professional inspection and evaluation.
There are a number of publications that give you more information about the Inspectorate of Prosecution:
Members
The Inspectorate is headed by the HM Chief Inspector who reports directly to the Lord Advocate.
Programme of inspection for 2018 to 2019
Our work programme for 2018 to 2019 includes:
- a thematic report on sheriff and jury cases
- a follow-up report of Fatal Accident Inquiries
This timetable is subject to change.
Documents
- HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland: annual report 2019 to 2020
- HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland: annual report 2018-2019
- HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland: annual report 2017-2018
- Fatal Accident Inquiries: follow up review
- Prosecution of young people: report
- Victims' Right to Review: report, Complaints Handling and Feedback: follow-up
- Investigation and prosecution of sheriff solemn cases: thematic review
- Investigation and prosecution of sexual crimes: review
- HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland: records management plan
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