News

  1. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of a hotel guest

    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 Wallace Hunter.

    02 Aug 2023 Death investigations
  2. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of an Angus woman

    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 Jacqui Hunter. 

    25 Jul 2023 Death investigations
  3. FAI court process begins for the death of a construction 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 Derek McLean. 

    23 Jul 2023 Death investigations
  4. Fife man jailed for a minimum of 27 years for the murder of his partner

    A Fife man who beat his partner to death with a tyre iron in the culmination of years of violence against women has been jailed for a minimum of 27 years.

    20 Jul 2023 Cases
  5. Oil company fined for failing that led to fatal fall

    An oil company has been fined £650,000 for health and safety failings which led to the tragic death of a contractor.

    19 Jul 2023 Cases
  6. Lawyer who stole £120,000 from client with dementia is jailed

    A former lawyer who embezzled £120,000 from a pensioner suffering from dementia and living in a nursing home has been jailed for two years. 

    18 Jul 2023 Cases
  7. Lord Advocate announces review of diversion from prosecution for sexual offences

    Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has ordered a review of how prosecutors deal with diversion from prosecution in cases of serious sexual offences such as rape. 

    14 Jul 2023 Statements
  8. Health board fined after patient’s death

    A Glasgow health board has been fined £235,000 after a patient took his own life while in their care.

    10 Jul 2023 Cases
  9. Crown Office powers further toward a greener future with solar energy

    Crown Office buildings are powering up for a greener future and reducing their carbon footprint by embracing solar energy

    10 Jul 2023 COPFS corporate
  10. New guidance published to protect children and vulnerable individuals from serious organised crime groups

    New guidance has been put in place to help identify victims at risk of exploitation by serious organised crime groups.

    07 Jul 2023 COPFS corporate