News
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FAI court process begins for the death of an electrician
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 George Anderson.
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FAI Determination published after Edinburgh prisoner death
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the determination in the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Stuart Govan.
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FAI into ambulance service response to two Covid-19 deaths
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Margaret Cawkwell and Shivraj Partab Singh.
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FAI court process begins following the death of estate employee
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 Sheena McLure.
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Court process begins for the FAI into the death of a West Dunbartonshire woman
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Karen Murphy.
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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.