News

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. FAI Determination for Kilmarnock prisoner death published

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 29-year-old Anthony McCarthy.

    31 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  6. Statement on Lord Advocate references to the Court of Appeal

    Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has acknowledged the outcome of references she made to the Court of Appeal seeking a further change in the rules of evidence in rape and other sexual offences.  

    30 Oct 2024 Statements
  7. Joint FAI process begins for two men who died from covid while in custody

    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 Gordon Pinkerton and Francis Moore.

    29 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  8. FAI court process begins for man who died from drug overdose in 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 Stuart Govan.

    22 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  9. FAI Determination with significant recommendations published following death of Xander Irvine

    COPFS notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of three-year-old Xander Irvine and welcomes the Sheriff’s significant recommendations in relation to driver licensing.

    22 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  10. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination following death in custody

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 30-year-old Gregg Anderson. 

    21 Oct 2024 Death investigations