News

  1. Court process begins for Park Inn Hotel Fatal Accident Inquiry

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh.

    20 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  2. FAI Determination for Glenochil prisoner death published

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 59-year-old Alexander Salmond.

    14 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  3. FAI Determination published for two men who died from Covid-19

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Gordon Pinkerton and Francis Moore.

    14 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  4. Prosecution policy on Glasgow drug consumption facility

    The Lord Advocate has made a statement of prosecution policy in relation to possession of illegal drugs at a healthcare facility in Glasgow.

    10 Jan 2025 Statements
  5. Former Scotland rugby player sentenced for domestic abuse campaign against former partner

    A former Scotland rugby player has been sentenced after subjecting his former partner to a campaign of domestic abuse.

    09 Jan 2025 Cases
  6. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination published following death of a soldier

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 24-year-old Lance Corporal Joe Spencer.

    08 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  7. Edinburgh chef jailed over campaign of violent, sexual and domestic abuse

    A man has been jailed for 12 years following a campaign of violent, sexual and domestic abuse.

    08 Jan 2025 Cases
  8. Do not suffer in silence, Lord Advocate urges women

    Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has spoken out against the crime of coercive control within domestic relationships and encouraged victims not to suffer in silence this festive period.

    23 Dec 2024 Statements
  9. FAI court process begins for the death of a transportation company worker

    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 Jordan Little.  

    23 Dec 2024 Death investigations
  10. 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