News
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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.
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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.
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FAI court process begins following the death of German HGV driver
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 Thomas Hein.
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COPFS welcomes charity’s film initiative to warn young people over dangers of grooming, gangs and crime
COPFS is proud to support a new child-centred resource from charity I Am Me Scotland focused on grooming, gangs and crime.
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Court process begins for the FAI into the death of vulnerable Hamilton woman
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 Jacqueline McQuillan.
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Pedestrian death FAI determination published
The Procurator Fiscal notes the conclusion of the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Chloe Morrison.
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Trawler skipper death FAI determination published
The Procurator Fiscal notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Lachlan Robertson.
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Lord Advocate welcomes review of death in custody investigations
The Lord Advocate has welcomed a review which will look across the justice system to improve the investigation of deaths in custody.
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Red weather warning – court and COPFS office closures 24 January
COPFS offices and courts will close in response to Storm Éowyn on Friday 24 January.
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Joint FAI for two 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 Alexander Drysdale and George Greenshields.