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  1. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination published following death of man at HMP Edinburgh

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of William Lothian, 66, in HMP Edinburgh on 14 May 2021.

    13 Sep 2024 Death investigations
  2. Woman jailed following elaborate stalking campaign

    A woman who used a voice-changing application to sound like a man during a stalking campaign has been jailed for two years and four months.

    13 Sep 2024 Cases
  3. Man caught with modified gun and ammunition in his home jailed

    A man who kept a handgun and a cache of live ammunition in his bedroom has been jailed for six years and eight months.

    13 Sep 2024 Cases
  4. Domestic Abuse and Stalking charges in Scotland, 2023-24

    A report on Domestic Abuse and Stalking charges in Scotland 2023-24 was published. 

    11 Sep 2024 Statements
  5. Solicitor General for Scotland is committed to tackling coercive and controlling behaviour

    The Solicitor General for Scotland has vowed to continue tackling the serious and damaging crime of coercive control in domestic abuse cases.

    11 Sep 2024 Statements
  6. Football coach jailed for rape of young girl

    A former youth football coach who raped a young girl in his car has been jailed for five years.

    10 Sep 2024 Cases
  7. Pair jailed for dangerous fire incident

    A man and woman who caused more than £78,000 worth of damage after setting fire to a block of flats in Fife have been jailed.

    05 Sep 2024 Cases
  8. Rapist jailed for controlling, violent and sexual abuse of women

    A rapist who subjected women to a campaign of controlling, violent and sexual abuse over the course of 23 years has been jailed

    05 Sep 2024 Cases
  9. Domestic abuser jailed after hiding listening devices in ex-partner's home

    A violent domestic abuser who installed hidden listening devices in his former partner’s home has been jailed.

    05 Sep 2024 Cases
  10. Rapist jailed for campaign of child abuse

    A rapist who sexually abused young girls over the course of two decades has been jailed.

    04 Sep 2024 Cases