Ruth Charteris KC (Solicitor General for Scotland):

There is a strong culture of review and improvement within the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner investigates police incidents and does not have a role in relation to the work of COPFS. The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman may consider how complaints have been handled but cannot review prosecutorial decisions. HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland provides an essential function in scrutinising practice and identifying potential for improvement through independent evidence-based inspection.

COPFS has a dedicated team that investigates complaints and enables victims to exercise their statutory right of review of certain prosecutorial decisions.