News
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Culture Minister backs plan to repurpose Grade A-listed church as community hub under Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme
A flagship case from an innovative scheme repurposing ownerless property was visited by Culture Minister Angus Robertson on Monday, 24 March.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Army officer jailed for dating app rape and sexual assault
A British Army officer who raped and sexually assaulted a woman after meeting her on a dating app has been jailed.