Asking for information

You have the right to be kept informed about the investigation if you've been a victim or witness to a crime.

Within their standards of service the police commit to discussing the following with you:

• how you'll be kept informed of the progress of your case
• how they'll deal with your case
• what you can do to help

You can also ask Police Scotland:

• why it's not investigating a crime
• why an investigation has been stopped

You can ask the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service:

• why it's not taking a case to court
• what's happening with a case
• what offences someone has been charged with

Find out more about asking for information as a victim or witness of crime.