News

  1. 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.

    23 Dec 2024 Statements
  2. FAI court process begins for the death of a transportation company 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 Jordan Little.  

    23 Dec 2024 Death investigations
  3. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination published following death of woman in hospital

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 55-year-old Dr Sara Lilian Macrae and welcomes the Sheriff’s recommendations. 

    20 Dec 2024 Death investigations
  4. Two Dundee men linked to serious organised crime jailed for drugs trafficking

    Two drug traffickers who planned to flood Scottish communities with large quantities of cocaine have been jailed for a total of seven years and six months.

    20 Dec 2024 Cases
  5. Lord Advocate message on anniversary of Pan Am 103 bombing

    A statement from Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC as the 36th anniversary of the bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie is commemorated.

    20 Dec 2024 Statements
  6. 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 38-year-old Andrew Whiteford. 

    19 Dec 2024 Death investigations
  7. Man who plotted terror attacks from home-made ‘armoury’ jailed

    A man who promoted a banned far-right Neo-Nazi group online has been given an extended 15-year prison sentence for terrorism, firearms, public order and drugs offences.

    19 Dec 2024 Cases
  8. Rapist prosecuted for ‘stealthing’ rape in landmark trial

    A Stirling man has been jailed for rape after he deceived his then-partner into believing he had used a condom while having sex.

    18 Dec 2024 Cases
  9. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of nursing home resident

    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 Anne Amos.

    17 Dec 2024 Death investigations
  10. Former foster carer sentenced after sexually abusing two girls

    A former foster carer who sexually abused two young girls has been sentenced.

    16 Dec 2024 Cases