News

  1. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination published following death of man at HMP Edinburgh

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of William Lothian, 66, in HMP Edinburgh on 14 May 2021.

    13 Sep 2024 Death investigations
  2. Domestic Abuse and Stalking charges in Scotland, 2023-24

    A report on Domestic Abuse and Stalking charges in Scotland 2023-24 was published. 

    11 Sep 2024 Statements
  3. Solicitor General for Scotland is committed to tackling coercive and controlling behaviour

    The Solicitor General for Scotland has vowed to continue tackling the serious and damaging crime of coercive control in domestic abuse cases.

    11 Sep 2024 Statements
  4. Court process begins for the joint FAI into the deaths of three people

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Court to begin the court process for a conjoined Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Stephen Britt, Andrew Judge and Colleen Higgins. 

    28 Aug 2024 Death investigations
  5. Court process begins for the FAI into showroom manager’s death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 57-year-old David McClenaghan.

    30 Jul 2024 Death investigations
  6. FAI court process begins for man who died in HMP Glenochil

    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 59-year-old Alexander Salmond.

    09 Jul 2024 Death investigations
  7. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination published following prisoner’s death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 69-year-old Stewart Cuthill.

    08 Jul 2024 Death investigations
  8. Determination published following death of fish farm employee

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

    05 Jul 2024 Death investigations
  9. Emergency release of short-term prisoners - using the Victim Notification Scheme

    Information about signing up for the Victim Notification Scheme (VNS) which offers victims information about the release of an offender.

    26 Jun 2024 COPFS corporate
  10. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of Harris Macdonell

    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 Harris James Macdonell.

    26 Jun 2024 Death investigations