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]

HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland has used its latest annual report to detail the improvements its work has made across @COPFS.

https://t.co/TVosG0ToXM

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

In her latest annual report, HM Chief Inspector of Prosecution in Scotland has stressed that people are at the heart of all @IPS does to help improve the criminal justice system and the work of @COPFS.

https://t.co/TVosG0SR8e

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland has published its annual report for 2025-26.

https://t.co/TVosG0ToXM

[HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland @IP_Scotland]

We have today published our new Strategic Plan for 2026–29. Read it here: https://t.co/DpdnopUVSL

[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 ⬇️