The overall purpose of the Quality and Practice Review Unit is to contribute to the improvement of the quality of work of the Department and to promote and maintain public confidence in its work.The Remit of the Quality and Practice Review Unit is to report to the Crown Agent on the quality of professional practice in the Department including decisions in cases, outcomes, and processes and other aspects of performance; to identify and promote good practice; to assist with the development of performance indicators; and where approved by the Crown Agent, to work with other agencies to improve the quality of service and the efficiency and effectiveness of the wider criminal justice system.The Quality and Practice Review Unit is directly accountable to the Crown Agent and acts independently of the management regime within the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service.