News

  1. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of a Moodiesburn man

    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 Thomas Cochrane.  

    15 May 2024 Death investigations
  2. Harris Macdonell Fatal Accident Inquiry decision

    A decision has been made to hold a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry following the death of 19 year-old Harris Macdonell on 18 August 2020.

    13 May 2024 Death investigations
  3. FAI court process begins for the death of machine operator

    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 Andrew Sinclair.

    24 Apr 2024 Death investigations
  4. Lord Advocate announces changes to Crown counsel team

    The Lord Advocate welcomes a number of new additions to the Principal Crown Counsel team.

    19 Apr 2024 COPFS corporate
  5. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of a pedestrian

    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 Carlos Hernan Correa Palacio. 

    18 Apr 2024 Death investigations
  6. Lord Advocate addresses Inspectorate report

    The Lord Advocate has accepted a report into how domestic abuse is prosecuted, which has emphasised that the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service must speed up the work it is doing to improve the service it gives to victims.  

    17 Apr 2024 Statements
  7. FAI court process begins for the death of trawler skipper

    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 Lachlan Robertson.

    17 Apr 2024 Death investigations
  8. Digital platform for victims and witnesses launched by COPFS

     An initiative to digitally transform how victims and witnesses in criminal cases can access information and guidance relevant to them online has been launched by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS).   

    15 Apr 2024 Statements
  9. 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 76-year-old Peter Tobin. 

    10 Apr 2024 Death investigations
  10. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination published following death of Livingston woman

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

    08 Apr 2024 Death investigations