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  1. 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.

    24 Mar 2025 COPFS corporate
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.

    27 Feb 2025 Cases