News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hate Crime in Scotland, 2025-26
A report on Hate Crime in Scotland 2025-26 was published today.
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FAI court process begins for the death of security guard at motorcycle rally
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 Samuel Beaven.
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Man who imported almost £4million worth of top-brand counterfeit goods jailed
A man who imported almost £4million worth of high-branded counterfeit goods from the Far East and Turkey during a 17-month period has been sentenced.
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Revised Prosecution Code published
The Lord Advocate has introduced a revised and updated Prosecution Code, which sets out the framework used by Scotland’s independent prosecutors when making decisions about prosecution.
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Learning Statement on the death of Harry Johnson
This statement highlights changes made to Shetland Island Council’s winter road maintenance arrangements. Its purpose is to share learning openly and help prevent similar deaths in the future.
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Council worker who embezzled funds earmarked for vulnerable adults and children sentenced
A council worker who embezzled thousands of pounds in public funds earmarked to support vulnerable people has been sentenced.
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Rapist jailed after using coercion and violence to control women
A domestic abuser who systematically targeted young women in a campaign of emotional, physical and sexual abuse has been jailed.