An initiative designed to bring swifter justice and better experiences for victims and witnesses is to be rolled out across Scotland following a successful pilot. The Summary Case Management Pilot has reduced case backlogs & led to fewer witness citations. bit.ly/4em1H4u

Another 3 courts will be taking part in Doors Open Days this Saturday (21 September) You will be able to go on guided tours of Stirling Sheriff Court, meet staff and justice partners, while Glasgow High Court and Sheriff Court will also include mock trials bit.ly/4cUdRAy

Great opportunity today to pop into Glasgow Sheriff Court and see the stained glass installation! #DomesticAbuse #criminaljustice #WomensArt GlassWalls

A man who raped two young women has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown. copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…

So important for prosecutors to understand the dynamics of domestic abuse and the impact of trauma. An attendee told me this specialist accreditation “best training ever had.” Helps to have fabulous fionamcmullen teaching ☺️

Over 103 million women and girls live in places where abortion is prohibited altogether. On #SafeAbortion Day we call for the protection of women's health and safety. x.com/UN/status/1839…

What does good domestic abuse advocacy look like? Check out the ASSIST@20 Podcast 👇 It was a delight to be part of this reflection to mark ASSIST’s 20th 🥳 #domesticabuse #16Days2024 #criminaljustice ⁦COPFS⁩ sps.ed.ac.uk/research/resea…

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It launches the UN’s global event: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. COPFS supports this campaign. We strive for a brighter future free from such crime. #16Days #NoExcuse

Proud to be in Serbia to talk about Scotland’s unique law that recognises coercive control but also spoke about partial disclosures and the need to listen/build trust/raise awareness. #16Days #DomesticAbuse #coercive control

Last year, 30,100 domestic abuse charges were reported to COPFS. 93% were prosecuted in court. There is a robust presumption in favour of prosecution. We support the UN’s global campaign:16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. #16Days #NoExcuse

National Procurator Fiscal for High Court Sexual Offences, Katrina Parkes, heads a team of COPFS specialists. Sexual violence against women and girls dominates their caseload. She supports the UN’s campaign: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence #16Days #NoExcuse

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in an inspiring and special GBV charity 👇🥰

This is a communitarian approach to tackling domestic abuse, based on the DAIP approach. We achieve more when we work together. fionamcmullen #16Days #domesticabuse #partnershipworking

The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 allows COPFS to prosecute acts of coercive control. Behaviour which controls and restricts a victim’s lifestyle is now recognised as abuse. We are committed to listening to the experiences of victims as we work for justice. #16Days #NoExcuse

It was such a privilege to invite Dave Kramer to talk about his inspiring friendship with Hannah Clarke, the charity Small Steps for Hannah and his work on men’s violence. #16Days #DomesticHomicide #GenderBasedViolence

Dave Kramer shared a message for individuals about the need to address violence against women and girls as a society during his meeting with COPFS last month. #16Days #NoExcuse

Privilege to meet Amelia last week and hear her experience of the justice process. I’m constantly inspired by the strength of women who speak up to help others.

In National Stalking Awareness Week we strive to increase recognition of stalking behaviour. Stalking was made a specific offence in Scotland in 2010. At COPFS we take all reports seriously Action Against Stalking Suzy Lamplugh Trust 👮🏿‍♂️ Scotland #RecogniseRespondRefer #NSAW2025

In National Stalking Awareness week we highlight how stalking damages lives. Behaviour which may seem innocuous can impact terribly on victims. At COPFS we look at the full picture & respond robustly Action Against Stalking Suzy Lamplugh Trust Police Scotland #NSAW2025 #RecogniseRespondRefer

This morning, the Scottish Parliament’s Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee once again considered our petition to make Non-Fatal Strangulation a standalone criminal offence in Scotland. We’re encouraged by the seriousness by which our petition is being treated