News

  1. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of a West Lothian 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 Shannon Foy.

    02 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  2. Court process begins for the FAI into Lochgelly man’s death

    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 Andrew Rolland.

    30 Mar 2026 Death investigations
  3. FAI court process begins for Kilmarnock 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 Paul Gorman. 

    27 Mar 2026 Death investigations
  4. FAI court process begins for Addiewell 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 Nicholas McKenzie.

    26 Mar 2026 Death investigations
  5. FAI Determination published following care home resident’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 Robert McPaul. 

    25 Mar 2026 Death investigations
  6. FAI court process begins for Barlinnie 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 Dominic Glen-Devine.

    25 Mar 2026 Death investigations
  7. FAI court process  begins for Barlinnie 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 (FAI) into the death of 79-year-old Archibald Hunter.

    20 Mar 2026 Death investigations
  8. Solicitor General for Scotland issues statement on safer sleeping for babies

    Ruth Charteris KC is urging professionals to share advice and for parents to follow the available advice on safer sleeping after a review of deaths of babies reported over the last two years.

    20 Mar 2026 Death investigations
  9. FAI court process begins for Barlinnie 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 James Bradie.

    19 Mar 2026 Death investigations
  10. FAI court process begins for Shotts prison 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 24-year-old Reece Sweeney. 

    27 Feb 2026 Death investigations