News

  1. 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

    19 Jul 2021 Statements
  2. 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.

    23 Jun 2021 Cases
  3. 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.

    22 Jun 2021 Statements
  4. 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.

    11 Jun 2021 Cases
  5. Men hid cocaine and cannabis in machinery to smuggle through Scotland

    Three men have been jailed for smuggling cocaine and cannabis through Scotland.

    08 Jun 2021 Cases
  6. Apology – Mr Imran Ahmad and Mr Charles Green

    Statement from the Lord Advocate regarding Mr Imran Ahmad and Mr Charles Green

    07 Jun 2021 Statements
  7. 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.

    19 Apr 2021 Cases
  8. 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.

    09 Feb 2021 Statements
  9. 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.

    15 Jan 2021 Statements
  10. Lockerbie: Statement from Lord Advocate

    The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC, has issued this statement following the unsealing of charges in relation to the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie.

    21 Dec 2020 Statements