📓 Chapter 5: The UK Government, the Law and Your Role
Who is responsible for prosecuting crimes in Scotland?
Correct answer: The Procurator Fiscal
A The CPS
✓ The Procurator Fiscal
C The police
D The Sheriff
💡 Explanation
The Procurator Fiscal is responsible for prosecuting crimes in Scotland.
Key facts to remember
- Criminal law — theft, assault, murder; CPS prosecutes in England & Wales
- Procurator Fiscal prosecutes in Scotland
- Civil law — disputes between individuals/organisations
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 5.4.2 Criminal and civil law:
Criminal law deals with crimes such as theft, assault, and murder. The police investigate crimes and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in England and Wales decides whether to prosecute. In Scotland, the Procurator Fiscal is responsible for prosecuting crimes. Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or organisations, such as disagreements over contracts, property, or family matters.
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