News
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Former youth football coach jailed for historic sexual abuse
A former Boys Brigade leader and youth football coach has been jailed after historically abusing seven boys in his care.
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Part-time dog walker jailed for cruelty after four puppies euthanised
A part-time dog walker has been imprisoned for five months after a dog and its six puppies - four of which had to be put down - were left in squalor inside his faeces-ridden flat.
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Court process begins for the FAI into the death of Harris Macdonell
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 Harris James Macdonell.
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FAI court process begins for man who died in HMP Edinburgh
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 57-year-old Stephen Charters.
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Emergency release of short-term prisoners - using the Victim Notification Scheme
Information about signing up for the Victim Notification Scheme (VNS) which offers victims information about the release of an offender.
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Gang jailed for trafficking women to brothel flats in Glasgow and Edinburgh
A Chinese crime gang that trafficked vulnerable women to work in brothels in Glasgow and Edinburgh as part of a prostitution network have been jailed for a total of 20 years and nine months.
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Woman who sold jewellery and ornaments made from illegal elephant ivory online fined £1,400
Woman who sold jewellery and ornaments made from illegal elephant ivory online fined £1,400
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Businessman jailed over £3.3m Edinburgh University procurement fraud
Businessman jailed over £3.3m Edinburgh University procurement fraud
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Park Inn Hotel Fatal Accident Inquiry decision
A decision has been made to hold a Fatal Accident Inquiry following the death of Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh in the Park Inn Hotel, West George Street, Glasgow on 26 June 2020.
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Determination published following death of lorry driver
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Bogdan-George Popa.