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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.
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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.
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Edinburgh man who raped two vulnerable teenagers on same night jailed
An Edinburgh man who was found guilty of raping two vulnerable teenagers on the same night has been jailed indefinitely.
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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.
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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.
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Youth who plotted to set fire to Muslim centre in act of terrorism given extended 18-year sentence
A teenager who prepared to commit racially motivated acts of terrorism after being radicalised online has been sentenced to a total of 10 years detention and eight years extended licence period.
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Former foster carer sentenced for abuse of vulnerable children
A former foster carer who neglected and abused vulnerable children placed into her care has been sentenced.
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Local authority councillor jailed for sexually abusing vulnerable teenager
A local authority councillor who groomed and sexually abused a vulnerable teenager has been jailed.
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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.
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Man who left dog trembling in fear after barrage of blows in three-hour attack jailed and handed lifetime ban on keeping animals
A man who attacked his dog with an iron and a bottle and struck it with his fists during a prolonged beating has been imprisoned for nine months and banned from owning animals for life.