News

  1. Lord Advocate message on anniversary of Pan Am 103 bombing

    A statement from Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC as the 36th anniversary of the bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie is commemorated.

    20 Dec 2024 Statements
  2. 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
  3. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of nursing home resident

    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 Anne Amos.

    17 Dec 2024 Death investigations
  4. Court process for Carmont derailment FAI begins

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged papers with the Court to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the deaths of Christopher Stuchbury, Donald Dinnie and Brett McCullough.

    11 Dec 2024 Death investigations
  5. Fuselage of Lockerbie plane transferred to US as evidence for trial

    A section of the aircraft from the Lockerbie bombing is being transported to the US ahead of a Libyan suspect’s trial in Washington DC.

    09 Dec 2024 Statements
  6. Joint FAI for two men 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 Francis Peter McCarthy and John Hay Angus.

    05 Dec 2024 Death investigations
  7. FAI court process begins for man who died in HMP Shotts

    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 Darrin Callander. 

    25 Nov 2024 Death investigations
  8. Investigative practices in child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children 

    A review of investigative practices pursued into child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children has been conducted and a summary of its findings are now published.

    19 Nov 2024 Statements
  9. FAI court process begins for man who died in HMP Barlinnie

    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 Michael Charlton. 

    08 Nov 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 71-year-old Michael Taylor. 

    01 Nov 2024 Death investigations