News

  1. Determination published following death of a hotel director

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Gregor Deakin.  

    18 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  2. FAI court process begins following the death of a farmer

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

    17 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  3. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination for Addiewell prisoner death published

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 79-year-old Gordon Fraser.

    16 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  4. Determination published following death of a farmer

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of William McLean. 

    10 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  5. Lord Advocate statement: Prosecution guidance on public safety and prison population

    The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC made this statement to the Scottish Parliament regarding prosecution guidance on public safety and prison population.

    10 Oct 2024 Statements
  6. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination for Glenochil prisoner death published

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 76-year-old James McCafferty.

    09 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  7. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination published following death of prisoner

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 76-year-old Peter Tobin.

    09 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  8. FAI court process begins for man who died 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 68-year-old Alan Cameron. 

    08 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  9. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination published following death of woman in hospital

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 49-year-old Elizabeth McCready.

    25 Sep 2024 Death investigations
  10. FAI court process begins following the death of a gamekeeper

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

    19 Sep 2024 Death investigations