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  1. FAI court process begins for two men who died in custody

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Lee McKinsley and Barry Watson.

    29 Aug 2025 Death investigations
  2. Lord Advocate responds to Amnesty International on policing of protest

    The Lord Advocate has replied to a letter from Amnesty International to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and Police Scotland.

    27 Aug 2025 Statements
  3. FAI court process begins for Perth 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 57-year-old Francis Docherty.  

    22 Aug 2025 Death investigations
  4. FAI court process begins following the death of haulier

    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 Alistair Iain Campbell. 

    21 Aug 2025 Death investigations
  5. Lord Advocate reaffirms support for protest within legal boundaries

    The Lord Advocate has responded to an open letter from The Scottish Human Rights Commission to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and Police Scotland.

    18 Aug 2025 Statements
  6. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of Aberdeen 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 James Forbes.

    14 Aug 2025 Death investigations
  7. Fatal Accident Inquiries process begins for two prisoners who died from covid

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged First Notices with the Sheriff Court to commence the court process for Fatal Accident Inquiries into the deaths of Edward Simpson and John Ian Reid.  

    12 Aug 2025 Death investigations
  8. The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination in the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Shéa Ryan.

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination in the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Shéa Ryan.

    05 Aug 2025 Death investigations
  9. Joint FAI for outdoor activities deaths 

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Ruaridh Stevenson and Kayden Walker. 

    01 Aug 2025 Death investigations
  10. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of a baby boy in Aberdeen

    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 Michael Wilson. 

    29 Jul 2025 Death investigations