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  1. Third-party data breach

    We are aware of a data security incident involving a third-party supplier used by COPFS.

    13 Aug 2026 Statements

  2. FAI into ambulance service response to two Covid-19 deaths

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Margaret Cawkwell and Shivraj Partab Singh.

    31 Jul 2026 Death investigations

  3. FAI court process begins following the death of estate employee

    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 Sheena McLure. 

    15 Jul 2026 Death investigations

  4. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of a West Dunbartonshire 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 Karen Murphy.

    14 Jul 2026 Death investigations

  5. FAI court process begins for the death of a Borders 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 John Kirk. 

    01 Jul 2026 Death investigations

  6. Hate crime charges increases to new high

    The Lord Advocate, Ruth Charteris KC, has reaffirmed prosecutors’ commitment to tackling hate crime.

    30 Jun 2026 Statements

  7. Hate Crime in Scotland, 2025-26

    A report on Hate Crime in Scotland 2025-26 was published today.

    30 Jun 2026 COPFS corporate

  8. FAI court process begins for the death of security guard at motorcycle rally

    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 Samuel Beaven.

    26 Jun 2026 Death investigations

  9. Prosecution statement following sentencing of Peter Murrell

    The Lord Advocate has acknowledged the conclusion of proceedings in the case against Peter Murrell and recognised the work of those involved in the investigation and prosecution.

    23 Jun 2026 Statements

  10. Revised Prosecution Code published

    The Lord Advocate has introduced a revised and updated Prosecution Code, which sets out the framework used by Scotland’s independent prosecutors when making decisions about prosecution.

    22 Jun 2026 COPFS corporate