Crown welcomes Justice Committee inquiry
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Following the news that the effectiveness of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) as Scotland’s independent prosecutor is to be the subject of a major new inquiry by MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee, amid worries it is overburdened, the Crown has welcomed the decision.
A spokesman for COPFS said: “The law officers and crown agent welcome the Justice Committee’s decision to examine the work of Scotland’s prosecution service as an opportunity for them to set out their vision.
“The range and complexity of crime has changed significantly in recent years and we have set up specialist units to help us respond effectively to complex fraud, international crimes and the increased number of sexual offences cases.
“We look forward to working with the committee over the coming months to highlight our strong track record in prosecuting crime in Scotland.”
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