News
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Investigative practices in child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children
A review of investigative practices pursued into child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children has been conducted and a summary of its findings are now published.
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FAI court process begins for man who died in HMP Barlinnie
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 Michael Charlton.
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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 71-year-old Michael Taylor.
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FAI Determination for Kilmarnock prisoner death published
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 29-year-old Anthony McCarthy.
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Statement on Lord Advocate references to the Court of Appeal
Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has acknowledged the outcome of references she made to the Court of Appeal seeking a further change in the rules of evidence in rape and other sexual offences.
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Joint FAI process begins for two men who died from covid while in custody
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to commence the court process for a joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Gordon Pinkerton and Francis Moore.
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FAI court process begins for man who died from drug overdose in HMP Edinburgh
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 Stuart Govan.
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FAI Determination with significant recommendations published following death of Xander Irvine
COPFS notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of three-year-old Xander Irvine and welcomes the Sheriff’s significant recommendations in relation to driver licensing.
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Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination following death in custody
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 30-year-old Gregg Anderson.
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Company sentenced for failings that led to child’s death on River Tay
A Glasgow-based outdoor activity company has been sentenced for health and safety failings which led to the tragic death of a 12-year-old boy on the River Tay.