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. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. FAI process begins for three Edinburgh covid death prisoners

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to commence the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Philip Quinn, Richard McCormick and Alexander Morgan.  

    06 Nov 2025 Death investigations
  8. Prison death Determination with significant recommendations published

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination in the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Sarah Jane Riley. 

    04 Nov 2025 Death investigations
  9. FAI court process begins for the death of a West Lothian 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 Andrew Rennie.

    03 Nov 2025 Death investigations
  10. FAI court process begins for Addiewell custody 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 36-year-old Paul Thomas McAdam.    

    03 Nov 2025 Death investigations