News
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Former monk sentenced for historical sexual offences against children
A former monk who admitted two charges of lewd, indecent and libidinous practices against boys more than forty years ago has been sentenced.
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Law Officer arrangements for ongoing litigation
The Lord Advocate has set out Law Officer arrangements for the future conduct of litigation after the prosecution of individuals in respect of the ownership and administration of Rangers Football Club
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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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Lord Advocate vows to act independently as she is sworn in
Scotland’s new Law Officers have been sworn in at a ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
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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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Apology – Mr Imran Ahmad and Mr Charles Green
Statement from the Lord Advocate regarding Mr Imran Ahmad and Mr Charles Green
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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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Statement by the Lord Advocate to Parliament: Clark & Whitehouse
I am grateful for the opportunity to make a statement following the disposal, last week, of the actions brought against me by David Whitehouse and Paul Clark.
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Lockerbie Appeal: Statement from the Lord Advocate
The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC, has issued this statement following the court's decision in respect of the recent appeal against conviction by Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al-Megrahi.