News
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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.
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Man who assembled deadly 3D-printed gun in his bedroom is sentenced
A man who used a 3D printer to assemble a deadly assault gun in his bedroom has been ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Prosecution policy on Glasgow drug consumption facility
The Lord Advocate has made a statement of prosecution policy in relation to possession of illegal drugs at a healthcare facility in Glasgow.
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Former Scotland rugby player sentenced for domestic abuse campaign against former partner
A former Scotland rugby player has been sentenced after subjecting his former partner to a campaign of domestic abuse.
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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.
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Edinburgh chef jailed over campaign of violent, sexual and domestic abuse
A man has been jailed for 12 years following a campaign of violent, sexual and domestic abuse.
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Do not suffer in silence, Lord Advocate urges women
Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has spoken out against the crime of coercive control within domestic relationships and encouraged victims not to suffer in silence this festive period.