News
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Court process begins for the FAI into the death of vulnerable Hamilton 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 Jacqueline McQuillan.
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Rapist has prison sentence increased to 14 years after Crown appeal
A rapist found guilty of sexually abusing two young children has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.
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Drugs trafficker who advised gangland criminals on police surveillance has sentenced increased after Crown appeal
A drugs trafficker who acted as a counter-surveillance expert to safeguard gang criminals from law enforcement agencies has had his prison sentence increased after a successful appeal by the Crown.
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Seven jailed indefinitely for child sexual abuse
Five men and two women have been jailed indefinitely for serious sexual abuse of children in the Glasgow area.
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Pedestrian death FAI determination published
The Procurator Fiscal notes the conclusion of the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Chloe Morrison.
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Trawler skipper death FAI determination published
The Procurator Fiscal notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Lachlan Robertson.
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Lord Advocate welcomes review of death in custody investigations
The Lord Advocate has welcomed a review which will look across the justice system to improve the investigation of deaths in custody.
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Red weather warning – court and COPFS office closures 24 January
COPFS offices and courts will close in response to Storm Éowyn on Friday 24 January.
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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.