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  1. FAI court process begins for man who died in custody

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 53-year-old Peter Carter.

    07 Jun 2023 Death investigations
  2. FAI court process begins for three men who died in custody

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged First Notices with the Sheriff Court to begin the process for conjoined Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of James Garscadden, Thomas Thompson and Marius Bauba.

    07 Jun 2023 Death investigations
  3. Joint FAI court process begins for two Polmont prisoners

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has lodged papers, known as a First Notice, to begin the process for a joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Katie Allan and William Lindsay.

    30 May 2023 Death investigations
  4. FAI court process begins for the death of drowned fisherman

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Edison Lacaste.

    26 Apr 2023 Death investigations
  5. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of mum in Biggar

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Joanne Gallacher. 

    25 Apr 2023 Death investigations
  6. Court process begins for 13-year-old girl who died following neglect

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Robyn Goldie. 

    19 Apr 2023 Death investigations
  7. FAI court process begins for man who died in custody

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Darryl Goodwin. 

    17 Apr 2023 Death investigations
  8. Joint FAI court process begins for two men who died in custody

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Declan Gallacher and David Berry.

    28 Mar 2023 Death investigations
  9. Court process for the FAI into the deaths of two men in Oban begins

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of John White and Martyn Smith.

    17 Mar 2023 Death investigations
  10. Change in reporting of care home Covid-19 deaths to the Procurator Fiscal

    The Lord Advocate, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer, Police Scotland and National Records Scotland, has today issued updated guidance on the reporting of Covid-19 related deaths.

    22 Dec 2022 Death investigations