News
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Procurator Fiscal launches first discretionary inquiry into a Covid-19 death
The first discretionary FAI in relation to the Procurator Fiscal’s ongoing investigation into Covid-19 related deaths has begun with the lodging of a First Notice into the death of Donald Singer.
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FAI court process begins for the death of a Stranraer farmer
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Brian McColm.
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Physics teacher guilty over sexual abuse of trust with female pupil
A Highland physics teacher exploited a position of trust to engage in sexual activity with a female pupil.
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Man who tried to kill woman and children has sentence increased following Crown appeal
A man who tried to kill a woman and two children has had his sentence increased following an appeal by the Crown.
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Company director who defrauded thousands of pounds from former partner jailed
The director of a Christian charity radio company who defrauded thousands of pounds from a former partner has been jailed for 22 months.
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FAI court process begins for Glenochil prisoner death
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 81-year-old William MacDowell.
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Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC’s message to victims of sexual abuse
Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC today reached out to victims of sexual abuse with a commitment on the support they will be offered, and a renewed focus on ensuring perpetrators will be prosecuted.
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Garage owner jailed for trafficking drugs and acting as go-between for gun search
A man who supplied drugs and offered to source deadly weapons to criminal associates has been jailed for six years following a prosecution by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS).
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Rapist targeted three women during month-long campaign of sexual offending
A rapist who targeted three women during a campaign of serious sexual offending lasting just over a month has been jailed.
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FAI process begins for three Edinburgh covid death prisoners
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to commence the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Philip Quinn, Richard McCormick and Alexander Morgan.