News
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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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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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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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Trinity High School in Renfrew win COPFS schools public speaking competition
Trinity High School in Renfrew have been crowned winners of this year’s prestigious Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) schools public speaking competition.
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FAI Determination with a precaution published following farmer’s death
The Procurator Fiscal notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Aberdeenshire farmer Gordon Chalmers.
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FAI recommendations published following Perth prison death
The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination for the mandatory Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Reese Fairgrieve.
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Court process begins for an FAI into the deaths of two farmers
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of George Andrew Stephen and Garry George Thomson.
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FAI recommendations published following Barlinnie custody death
The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination for the mandatory Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of David Sutherland.