News

  1. Trawler skipper death FAI determination published

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Lachlan Robertson. 

    24 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  2. Red weather warning – court and COPFS office closures 24 January

    COPFS offices and courts will close in response to Storm Éowyn on Friday 24 January.

    23 Jan 2025 COPFS corporate
  3. Joint FAI for two who died from covid in prison

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to commence the court process for a joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Alexander Drysdale and George Greenshields.

    22 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  4. Court process begins for Park Inn Hotel Fatal Accident Inquiry

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh.

    20 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  5. FAI Determination for Glenochil prisoner death published

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 59-year-old Alexander Salmond.

    14 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  6. FAI Determination published for two men who died from Covid-19

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Gordon Pinkerton and Francis Moore.

    14 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  7. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination published following death of a soldier

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 24-year-old Lance Corporal Joe Spencer.

    08 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  8. FAI court process begins for the death of a transportation company worker

    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 Jordan Little.  

    23 Dec 2024 Death investigations
  9. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination published following death of woman in hospital

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 55-year-old Dr Sara Lilian Macrae and welcomes the Sheriff’s recommendations. 

    20 Dec 2024 Death investigations
  10. 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 38-year-old Andrew Whiteford. 

    19 Dec 2024 Death investigations