HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland

Official account. HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland independently inspects the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. Not monitored 24/7.

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

Terms of Reference – focused follow-up inspection: communication with victims of domestic abuse in summary cases | HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland
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[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

@IP_Scotland have published details of a follow-up review examining how effectively the prosecution service in Scotland is providing victims of domestic abuse with basic information about their cases.
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[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

A new @IP_Scotland and @HMICS report has called on the Scottish justice system to modernise the ‘antiquated’ way it cites witnesses to attend court.
Citing witnesses in the sheriff court | HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

An @IP_Scotland and @HMICS joint review has called on the Scottish justice system to modernise the way it delivers witness citations – swapping second class post for email. Link to report below.
hmics-and-ips-citing-witnesses-in-the-sheriff-court.pdf

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

Today we published our Annual Report 2024-25 which covers our scrutiny work for the year and can be read here: https://t.co/VOBihjeIQb

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

Today is the last day of our survey. If you’ve received a citation to appear as a prosecution witness in a sheriff court in the last 3 years @IP_Scotland and @HMICS would love to hear your experience. Please complete at the link below.
https://t.co/PC5fM3Vvp2

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

Time is running out to complete our survey. Help @HMICS and @IP_Scotland improve the citation process by telling us your experience. Please complete at the link below.
https://t.co/PC5fM3Vvp2

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

Being cited to appear as a prosecution witness can be an emotional experience. If you received a citation, what happened? How did you feel? Please help @HMICS and @IP_Scotland improve the citation process by completing our survey at the link below.
https://t.co/PC5fM3Vvp2

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

Have you been cited as a witness for the prosecution at a sheriff court in the last 3 years? If so, please take part in our survey to help improve the citation process.
Click the link below.
https://t.co/PC5fM3Vvp2

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

A new @IP_Scotland and @hmics review is looking at what happens when a person is cited to give evidence for the prosecution in a sheriff court. If you’ve received a citation in the last 3 years, please complete our survey at https://t.co/PC5fM3Vvp2

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

4/ Thanks to all those who contributed to this work! Your feedback about the service helped shape our findings and recommendations.

Next up: can we improve how we cite witnesses to court? Stay tuned for more info on our next inspection, to be done jointly with @HMICS

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

1/ Today HM Inspectorate of Prosecution publishes our findings on how well @COPFS responds to enquiries received by National Enquiry Point, its customer contact centre. Visit our website to find out more at https://t.co/AOJTnegUz6

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

3/COPFS needs to review demand & set out the level of service it wants to provide to those making enquiries, many of whom are victims & witnesses. Enquiry Point needs appropriate staffing & better support from across the organisation. All staff need the tools to do their job well

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

A very happy anniversary to @hmcpsi, our counterpart in England & Wales! We look forward to many more years of sharing information and good practice in independent inspection, as we both continue to support improvement in our justice systems.

[HMCPSI @hmcpsi]

Today we are celebrating our 25th year anniversary of being the independent inspectorate of the @CPSUK and @UKSFO. Independent inspection is about helping improve the organisations we inspect, those who work in the criminal justice system, and for victims and the public.

[Laura Paton @LauraTPaton]

Got something to say about the service provided by National Enquiry Point, @copfs’s customer contact centre? Our survey closes at 5pm today! The views of victims, witnesses & justice professionals all welcome! Survey link ⬇️

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

Our survey on how @COPFS responds to those who phone or email its National Enquiry Point closes tomorrow. Don't miss your chance to tell us what you think of the service! See ⬇️ for the survey link! 🙏

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

🚨 Have you contacted @COPFS’s National Enquiry Point in the last 2 years? What did you think?

We want to hear from all those who phone or email Enquiry Point (including victims, witnesses, next of kin & justice professionals). Complete our survey at https://t.co/OXthcXYLl6

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

Today we published our Annual Report 2023-24. It covers our scrutiny work over the year, including an assessment of progress made by @COPFS in implementing previous recommendations. Read more at https://t.co/rEcMRNNAY0

[Aura North Lanarkshire @AuraNLan]

A great way to improve services is to speak up! Have your say in the National Enquiry Point - did you contact them, rate your experience. All comments are helpful in shaping services 🧡

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

Our survey on how @COPFS responds to those who phone or email its National Enquiry Point closes this Friday. Don't forget to complete the survey and tell us what you think of the service! Details⬇️

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

🚨 Have you contacted @COPFS’s National Enquiry Point in the last 2 years? What did you think?

We want to hear from all those who phone or email Enquiry Point (including victims, witnesses, next of kin & justice professionals). Complete our survey at https://t.co/OXthcXYLl6