News

  1. FAI court process begins for man who died in custody at 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 66-year-old William Lothian.

    19 Jan 2024 Death investigations
  2. Airdrie Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

    Please note that some trials scheduled to take place at Airdrie Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court have been moved to other locations.

    18 Jan 2024 COPFS corporate
  3. FAI court process begins for man who died in custody at HMP Grampian

    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 50-year-old William Kirkwood.

    10 Jan 2024 Death investigations
  4. Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of three babies begins

    The joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick, and Mira-belle Bosch will commence at 10:00am on 9 January at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

    08 Jan 2024 Death investigations
  5. 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 48-year-old John Barnes.

    14 Dec 2023 Death investigations
  6. Crown Agent appointment confirmed

    John Logue confirmed as Crown Agent and Chief Executive of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS).

    13 Dec 2023 COPFS corporate
  7. Parents warned Christmas puppy purchases could fund serious organised crime

    Families are being urged to avoid being tempted into buying puppies online as Christmas presents amid fears the money may be used by criminal gangs to prey on local communities throughout Scotland.

    04 Dec 2023 COPFS corporate
  8. 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 30-year-old Gregg Anderson.

    30 Nov 2023 Death investigations
  9. 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.

    09 Nov 2023 Death investigations
  10. 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. 

    07 Nov 2023 COPFS corporate