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  1. Man jailed for five years over South American drug trafficking scheme

    A man who helped others operate a multi-million pound smuggling operation that trafficked heroin and cocaine from South America to Scotland has been jailed for five years.

    31 Mar 2025 Cases
  2. FAI court process begins for Inverness prison death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 48-year-old Gary Wallace. 

    27 Mar 2025 Death investigations
  3. Baby deaths Determination published

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service notes the publication of the determination in the conjoined Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick, and Mira-Belle Bosch. 

    18 Mar 2025 Death investigations
  4. Murderer has minimum prison term increased after Crown appeal

    A murderer has had the punishment part of his life sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    14 Mar 2025 Cases
  5. Former social worker jailed for non-recent abuse of children

    A former residential social worker who physically and sexually abused boys at an East Lothian children’s home has been jailed.

    14 Mar 2025 Cases
  6. FAI court process begins for Glenochil prison death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 71-year-old Joseph Glass.   

    12 Mar 2025 Death investigations
  7. FAI court process begins for man who died in custody

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 36-year-old Michael McDonald.  

    11 Mar 2025 Death investigations
  8. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of Falkirk pensioner

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Alexander Gray.

    10 Mar 2025 Death investigations
  9. FAI court process begins for Shotts prison death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 36-year-old James Stevenson.  

    06 Mar 2025 Death investigations
  10. Orkney rapist jailed for 15 years after campaign of sexual abuse

    A serial rapist who sexually abused multiple women and girls over the course of nearly a decade has been jailed.

    05 Mar 2025 Cases