News

  1. 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.

    28 Apr 2025 Statements
  2. 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.

    25 Apr 2025 Death investigations
  3. 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.

    23 Apr 2025 Death investigations
  4. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of Falkirk man

    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 Thomas Rodger.

    16 Apr 2025 Death investigations
  5. FAI court process begins for Inverness 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 48-year-old Gary Wallace. 

    27 Mar 2025 Death investigations
  6. Baby deaths Determination published

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service notes the publication of the determination in the conjoined Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick, and Mira-Belle Bosch. 

    18 Mar 2025 Death investigations
  7. FAI court process begins for Glenochil 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 71-year-old Joseph Glass.   

    12 Mar 2025 Death investigations
  8. 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 36-year-old Michael McDonald.  

    11 Mar 2025 Death investigations
  9. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of Falkirk pensioner

    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 Alexander Gray.

    10 Mar 2025 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 36-year-old James Stevenson.  

    06 Mar 2025 Death investigations