News
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Glasgow man who stabbed his brother-in-law sentenced
A Glasgow man who killed his brother-in-law following a family row has been sentenced.
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Inverness man sentenced for catalogue of sexual offending
An Inverness man who was extradited from America to face charges of rape and assault in Scotland has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
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Men hid cocaine and cannabis in machinery to smuggle through Scotland
Three men have been jailed for smuggling cocaine and cannabis through Scotland.
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Cameron House Hotel: Fatal Accident Inquiry decision
Following a thorough investigation and criminal prosecution, Crown Counsel have decided not to hold a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Richard Dyson and Simon Midgley at Cameron House Hotel.
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Revised guidance on reporting of deaths during coronavirus outbreak
On May 13 2020 the Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC, provided an update to the Scottish Parliament on arrangements for the reporting of deaths during the Covid-19/coronavirus outbreak.
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Threat to police and front-line workers will not be tolerated
Lord Advocate reiterates the Crown's commitment to deal robustly with any reported person who deliberately coughs or spits at police officers or front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Joint statement from Lord Advocate and Chief Constable
SCOTLAND’S Lord Advocate and Chief Constable of Police Scotland have set clear priorities for the investigation and prosecution of crime as measures to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak come in to force.
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Update: Investigation into RBS
An update on the investigation into RBS
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The Glasgow bin lorry crash - The decision not to prosecute the driver
Crown Counsel decided that the driver of the Glasgow City Council bin lorry which collided with and killed six people in Queen Street and George Square, Glasgow, should not be prosecuted.