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  1. Three top schools to battle it out in final of COPFS public speaking competition

    Three of Scotland’s top secondary schools will next month go head-to-head in the final of a prestigious public speaking contest.

    22 May 2023 COPFS corporate

  2. FAI court process begins for the death of drowned fisherman

    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 Edison Lacaste.

    26 Apr 2023 Death investigations

  3. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of mum in Biggar

    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 Joanne Gallacher. 

    25 Apr 2023 Death investigations

  4. COPFS outlines ambitious vision for Scotland’s prosecution service

    Today the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has published a new Strategic Plan outlining the organisation’s vision and goals to 2027.

    19 Apr 2023 COPFS corporate

  5. Court process begins for 13-year-old girl who died following neglect

    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 Robyn Goldie. 

    19 Apr 2023 Death investigations

  6. 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 Darryl Goodwin. 

    17 Apr 2023 Death investigations

  7. Joint FAI court process begins for two men who died in custody

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Declan Gallacher and David Berry.

    28 Mar 2023 Death investigations

  8. Court process for the FAI into the deaths of two men in Oban begins

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of John White and Martyn Smith.

    17 Mar 2023 Death investigations

  9. Industrial action on 15 March

    Details about disruption to our services on 15 March due to industrial action and advice for those due to attend court or a COPFS office.

    13 Mar 2023 COPFS corporate

  10. Industrial Action on 1 February 2023

    Details about potential disruption to our services on 1 February due to industrial action and advice for those due to attend court or a COPFS office.

    30 Jan 2023 COPFS corporate