News

  1. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination published following prisoner’s death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 69-year-old Stewart Cuthill.

    08 Jul 2024 Death investigations
  2. Determination published following death of fish farm employee

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Clive Hendry.

    05 Jul 2024 Death investigations
  3. Man jailed for two decades of violent and sexual abuse

    A man who carried out a campaign of violent and sexual offending lasting more than two decades has been jailed.

    03 Jul 2024 Cases
  4. 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.

    02 Jul 2024 Cases
  5. 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.

    02 Jul 2024 Cases
  6. 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.

    26 Jun 2024 COPFS corporate
  7. 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.

    26 Jun 2024 Death investigations
  8. 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. 

    26 Jun 2024 Death investigations
  9. 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.

    25 Jun 2024 Cases
  10. 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

    24 Jun 2024 Cases