News
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Court process for Carmont derailment FAI begins
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged papers with the Court to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the deaths of Christopher Stuchbury, Donald Dinnie and Brett McCullough.
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Fuselage of Lockerbie plane transferred to US as evidence for trial
A section of the aircraft from the Lockerbie bombing is being transported to the US ahead of a Libyan suspect’s trial in Washington DC.
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Joint FAI for two men who died from covid in prison
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to commence the court process for a joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Francis Peter McCarthy and John Hay Angus.
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FAI court process begins for man who died in HMP Shotts
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 Darrin Callander.
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Investigative practices in child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children
A review of investigative practices pursued into child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children has been conducted and a summary of its findings are now published.
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FAI court process begins for man who died in HMP Barlinnie
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 Michael Charlton.
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FAI court process begins for man who died in custody
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 71-year-old Michael Taylor.
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FAI Determination for Kilmarnock prisoner death published
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 29-year-old Anthony McCarthy.
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Statement on Lord Advocate references to the Court of Appeal
Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has acknowledged the outcome of references she made to the Court of Appeal seeking a further change in the rules of evidence in rape and other sexual offences.
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Joint FAI process begins for two men who died from covid while in custody
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to commence the court process for a joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Gordon Pinkerton and Francis Moore.