News

  1. Kilmarnock prisoner death FAI Determination published

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 38-year-old Andrew Whiteford.  

    12 Jun 2025 Death investigations
  2. FAI determination published on the death of a baby at a Glasgow hospital

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the publication of the determination for the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Freya Murphy.

    30 May 2025 Death investigations
  3. Procurator Fiscal announces post-mortem CT scanning pilot

    The Procurator Fiscal, as the independent authority for the investigation of sudden and unexplained deaths, has approved a pilot to evaluate the use of CT scanning in instructed post-mortem.

    27 May 2025 Death investigations
  4. FAI Determination with recommendations published on death of prisoner.

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the publication of the determination in the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Jack McKenzie. 

    20 May 2025 Death investigations
  5. FAI Determination published following Biggar mum’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 Joanne Gallacher. 

    15 May 2025 Death investigations
  6. FAI Determination published following pedestrian’s tram 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 Carlos Hernan Correa Palacio. 

    14 May 2025 Death investigations
  7. Lord Advocate welcomes new protocol for work-related deaths

    The Lord Advocate has welcomed a new agreement which will improve how agencies work together in the investigation of work-related deaths in Scotland.

    09 May 2025 Statements
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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