News
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Lord Advocate welcomes new Advocate Depute appointments
The Lord Advocate has announced changes with the Crown Counsel team.
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Lord Advocate committed to tackling domestic abuse
The Lord Advocate has vowed to give renewed focus to efforts by Scotland’s prosecutors to tackle domestic abuse and stalking as the justice system recovers from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic
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HMA v The Office of the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland
The Office of the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland has admitted health and safety failings which led to the death of a 25-year-old woman.
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Domestic Abuse and Stalking charges in Scotland, 2020-21
A report on Domestic Abuse and Stalking charges in Scotland 2020-21 was published providing information on charges reported to the Procurator Fiscal and identified as relating to Domestic Abuse.
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Two companies fined for failing that led to man’s injury
Two companies have been fined a total of £100,000 after an employee was crushed by machinery.
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Man jailed for choking police officer
A Coatbridge man who choked a police officer until he was unconscious has been jailed.
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Diving company fined after worker was stranded at sea
An Orkney scallop diving company has been fined for failing to ensure the safety of its workers after a diver was lost at sea for eleven hours.
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Glasgow flytipper sentenced
A 33-year-old Glasgow man has been sentenced for illegally disposing of building waste.
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Clara Ponsati extradition hearing 26 August 2021
Summary of the Clara Ponsati extradition hearing.
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Man who defrauded and murdered elderly woman jailed
A man who murdered an elderly woman in her own home has been jailed for life.