News

  1. FAI court process begins following the death of estate employee

    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 Sheena McLure. 

    15 Jul 2026 Death investigations
  2. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of a West Dunbartonshire woman

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Karen Murphy.

    14 Jul 2026 Death investigations
  3. RAF serviceman who repeatedly strangled women during campaign of abuse jailed

    An RAF serviceman who repeatedly strangled two women during a campaign of abuse lasting almost two decades has been jailed.

    10 Jul 2026 Cases
  4. Woman who embezzled thousands of pounds from two employers sentenced

    A worker who embezzled thousands of pounds from an energy utility company and a family firm has been sentenced.

    06 Jul 2026 Cases
  5. Fishing boat captain who imposed arduous working conditions on migrant crew sentenced

    The captain of a fishing vessel who treated foreign crew workers ‘like slaves’ has been sentenced over a breach of maritime health and safety regulations.

    03 Jul 2026 Cases
  6. Police officer convicted of rape and domestic abuse sentenced

    A police officer who raped two women and carried out a campaign of domestic abuse against a third has been jailed. 

    02 Jul 2026 Cases
  7. FAI court process begins for the death of a Borders 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 John Kirk. 

    01 Jul 2026 Death investigations
  8. Businessman forced to forfeit more than £100,000 after Civil Recovery Unit investigation

    More than £100,000 has been seized from a businessman following action by the Civil Recovery Unit (CRU) amid suspicions the cash was linked to fraud and money laundering.

    01 Jul 2026 Cases
  9. Hate crime charges increases to new high

    The Lord Advocate, Ruth Charteris KC, has reaffirmed prosecutors’ commitment to tackling hate crime.

    30 Jun 2026 Statements
  10. Hate Crime in Scotland, 2025-26

    A report on Hate Crime in Scotland 2025-26 was published today.

    30 Jun 2026 COPFS corporate