News

  1. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination published following death of woman in hospital

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 55-year-old Dr Sara Lilian Macrae and welcomes the Sheriff’s recommendations. 

    20 Dec 2024 Death investigations
  2. Two Dundee men linked to serious organised crime jailed for drugs trafficking

    Two drug traffickers who planned to flood Scottish communities with large quantities of cocaine have been jailed for a total of seven years and six months.

    20 Dec 2024 Cases
  3. Lord Advocate message on anniversary of Pan Am 103 bombing

    A statement from Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC as the 36th anniversary of the bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie is commemorated.

    20 Dec 2024 Statements
  4. 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 38-year-old Andrew Whiteford. 

    19 Dec 2024 Death investigations
  5. Man who plotted terror attacks from home-made ‘armoury’ jailed

    A man who promoted a banned far-right Neo-Nazi group online has been given an extended 15-year prison sentence for terrorism, firearms, public order and drugs offences.

    19 Dec 2024 Cases
  6. Rapist prosecuted for ‘stealthing’ rape in landmark trial

    A Stirling man has been jailed for rape after he deceived his then-partner into believing he had used a condom while having sex.

    18 Dec 2024 Cases
  7. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of nursing home resident

    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 Anne Amos.

    17 Dec 2024 Death investigations
  8. Former foster carer sentenced after sexually abusing two girls

    A former foster carer who sexually abused two young girls has been sentenced.

    16 Dec 2024 Cases
  9. Convicted drugs trafficker given Serious Crime Prevention Order

    A drug trafficker who set himself up as counter-surveillance expert to safeguard gangland criminals from law enforcement agencies has had a Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPO) imposed.

    12 Dec 2024 Cases
  10. Priest caught sexually assaulting sleeping man on train jailed

    A priest who was caught sexually assaulting a sleeping man on a train has been jailed.

    12 Dec 2024 Cases