Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is like a group of people who make sure that everyone follows the rules. Think of them as the “Referees” or “Judges” of Scotland.
The Crown Office part of their name is in charge of investigating crimes and deciding if someone should be charged with breaking the law. They also work with the police to gather evidence and build a case.
The Procurator Fiscal Service is in charge of taking care of cases that have already been charged, like the coach that picks the teams to play in a game. They decide what charges to bring to court and make sure that the case goes smoothly.
Together, these two parts of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service work to make sure that everyone follows the rules, and that anyone who breaks them is punished fairly.
The Crown Office part of their name is in charge of investigating crimes and deciding if someone should be charged with breaking the law. They also work with the police to gather evidence and build a case.
The Procurator Fiscal Service is in charge of taking care of cases that have already been charged, like the coach that picks the teams to play in a game. They decide what charges to bring to court and make sure that the case goes smoothly.
Together, these two parts of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service work to make sure that everyone follows the rules, and that anyone who breaks them is punished fairly.