COPFS monthly listing for October 2007
October 2007
Tuesday 30/10/2007
Over £2m has been secured from criminals in the first six months of this financial year, using powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act, the Lord Advocate announced today
Thursday 18/10/2007
The pool of legal talent available for prosecuting cases in the High Court widened as The Lord Advocate, The Right Honourable Elish Angiolini QC, announced the latest Advocate Depute appointments.
Tuesday 02/10/2007
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is Scotland's sole public prosecution authority. In addition to prosecuting crimes in District, Sheriff and High Courts, the Service is also involved in enquiries into sudden and suspicious deaths. On a day-to-day basis staff are also involved with local criminal justice partners working in their communities.
The following is a sample of the type of cases and events we have been involved in during September
Monday 01/10/2007
The Lord Advocate, Elish Angiolini QC and the Secretary of State for Work and pensions, Peter Hain MP, today announced their agreement that there should be a public inquiry into the tragic plastics factory explosion, which occurred in Glasgow on 11 May 2004. The full terms of reference and further details will be finalised in the coming weeks