News

  1. 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 Christopher Fulton. 

    15 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  2. FAI court process begins for the death of Kelso 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 Thomas William Edgar.

    15 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  3. FAI Determination published after Glenochil prisoner death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the determination in the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 81 year-old William MacDowell.

    15 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  4. FAI court process begins for Perth 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 Michael Burza.

    14 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  5. FAI court process begins following the death of Paisley roofer

    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 William Matthews.

    13 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  6. Prosecutors issue warning on dangers of strangulation

    Prosecutors have issued a powerful warning of the dangers of strangulation – which can cause brain death within minutes but leave no physical signs.

    13 Apr 2026 Statements
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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