News
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Kilmarnock 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 38-year-old Andrew Whiteford.
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FAI determination published on the death of a baby at a Glasgow hospital
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the publication of the determination for the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Freya Murphy.
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Procurator Fiscal announces post-mortem CT scanning pilot
The Procurator Fiscal, as the independent authority for the investigation of sudden and unexplained deaths, has approved a pilot to evaluate the use of CT scanning in instructed post-mortem.
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FAI Determination with recommendations published on death of prisoner.
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the publication of the determination in the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Jack McKenzie.
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FAI Determination published following Biggar mum’s death
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the publication of the determination in the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Joanne Gallacher.
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FAI Determination published following pedestrian’s tram death
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the publication of the determination in the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Carlos Hernan Correa Palacio.
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Lord Advocate welcomes new protocol for work-related deaths
The Lord Advocate has welcomed a new agreement which will improve how agencies work together in the investigation of work-related deaths in Scotland.
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New process for children accused of sexual offences
The Lord Advocate has set out new processes for future decisions to use diversion from prosecution or referral to the Children’s Reporter in rape cases where the accused is a child.
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FAI Determination published following death of man at HMP Kilmarnock
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the publication of the determination in the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Brendan Reilly.
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FAI Determination published following Stirling man’s death
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the publication of the determination in the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Graham Anderson.