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FAI court process begins for young 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 20-year-old Jack McKenzie.
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Former Scotland youth player Paul MacDonald jailed for drug-trafficking offences
A former Scotland youth team footballer who turned to serious organised crime has been jailed for seven years after being convicted of running a massive drugs-trafficking operation.
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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 Kenneth Begg.
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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 59-year-old Alexander Jamieson.
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Statement on the Lord Advocate’s reference to the Court of Appeal
The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has acknowledged the outcome of a reference she made to the Court of Appeal requesting them to consider a point of law concerning corroboration.
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FAI court process begins for the death of fish farm employee
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 Clive Hendry.
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Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Lamara Bell and John Yuill
The Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Lamara Bell and John Yuill will commence at 10:00am on 18 September at Falkirk Sheriff Court.
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Domestic Abuse and Stalking charges in Scotland, 2022-23
An Official Statistics publication for Scotland
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Lord Advocate urges victims of domestic abuse to seek safety and justice
The Lord Advocate today pledged her ongoing support for victims and children suffering through domestic abuse and urged them to seek both safety and justice.
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Statement on pilot safer drug consumption facility
The Lord Advocate has responded to a request for a focused statement of prosecution policy in relation to a pilot safer drugs consumption facility in Glasgow.