FDA in the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
FDA is the union for Procurator Fiscals
We provide workplace representation, legal assistance, career development and many other benefits to members working in the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), who become members of the dedicated Procurator Fiscal Society.
The Procurator Fiscal Society works collaboratively and in partnership to improve the professional and public standing of our COPFS members.
Allan Sampson
National Officer
Allan is the National Officer with responsibility for employers both devolved and reserved across Scotland.
What the FDA can do for you
We are there when you need help at work
Whatever your workplace issue, we are here with one-to-one employment advice and representation to help resolve it.
We fight for your pay, pensions and working conditions
We campaign and negotiate with employers on behalf of our members to ensure they have the resources required both to do their jobs and have a life outside the workplace.
We support your career progression
Through our specialised masterclasses, conferences and online training, FDA Learn addresses a wide range of skills to help you progress in your career and maximise your potential.
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Latest news
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Scotland’s justice system needs ‘sustained further investment’
FDA National Officer Allan Sampson has warned that the “increase in funding and staffing” for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) “hasn’t been enough to tackle the long-term impact of a decade of underfunding dating back to 2010”.
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Giving back: 2023 Wendy Jones Equality Award and Impact Award winners
The FDA’s Wendy Jones Equality Award and the Impact Award are presented each year at the union’s Annual Delegate Conference. Tommy Newell and Tom Nathan share details of this year’s winners and their work.
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Procurator Fiscal Society signs Dying to Work Charter
The FDA’s Procurator Fiscal Society has joined with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, the Scottish TUC and PCS, to sign the Dying to Work Charter.