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  1. Drugs trafficker ordered to back thousands of pounds after Proceeds of Crime ruling

    A drugs courier jailed for five years and four months has been ordered to repay thousands of pounds under Proceeds of Crime laws.

    31 Mar 2026 Cases
  2. Woman who impersonated her husband in fraud scheme sentenced

    A pensioner who impersonated her husband’s voice to embezzle thousands of pounds as part of a mortgage and pension fraud has been sentenced.

    31 Mar 2026 Cases
  3. Court process begins for the FAI into Lochgelly man’s death

    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 Andrew Rolland.

    30 Mar 2026 Death investigations
  4. FAI court process begins for Kilmarnock prisoner 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 Paul Gorman. 

    27 Mar 2026 Death investigations
  5. FAI court process begins for Addiewell prisoner 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 Nicholas McKenzie.

    26 Mar 2026 Death investigations
  6. FAI Determination published following care home resident’s death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the publication of the determination in the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Robert McPaul. 

    25 Mar 2026 Death investigations
  7. FAI court process begins for Barlinnie prisoner 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 Dominic Glen-Devine.

    25 Mar 2026 Death investigations
  8. Nuns convicted of non-recent child abuse at Nazareth House children’s home

    Two nuns who violently abused and cruelly mistreated vulnerable young people at a children’s home in Glasgow have been sentenced.

    25 Mar 2026 Cases
  9. Company fined after 1.8million litres of contaminated waste water seeped into burn

    A Lanarkshire company which manufactures collagen casings for use in sausage products has been fined £48,000 after admitting discharging a large quantity of industrial effluent into a burn.

    24 Mar 2026 Cases
  10. Former headteacher convicted of non-recent child abuse at Ovenstone School in Fife

    A former headteacher who assaulted vulnerable children under his care at a school in Fife has been sentenced.

    23 Mar 2026 Cases