News

  1. Edinburgh prisoner death FAI Determination published

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 24-year-old Connor Morrison.   

    03 Dec 2025 Death investigations
  2. Fornethy House worker found guilty of abusing children sentenced

    A retired Fornethy House teacher who systematically abused vulnerable young children in her care over the course of 15 years has been sentenced.

    03 Dec 2025 Cases
  3. FAI Determination published following the deaths of two Oban men

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the publication of the determination in the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of John White and Martyn Smith.  

    27 Nov 2025 Death investigations
  4. 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.  

    26 Nov 2025 Death investigations
  5. 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.

    26 Nov 2025 Death investigations
  6. 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.

    20 Nov 2025 Cases
  7. 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.

    19 Nov 2025 Cases
  8. 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.

    19 Nov 2025 Cases
  9. 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. 

    18 Nov 2025 Death investigations
  10. 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.

    17 Nov 2025 Statements