News

  1. FAI court process begins for the death of fisherman

    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 Hugh MacLachlan.

    23 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  2. FAI court process begins for Barlinnie 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 William Devine.

    23 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  3. FAI  process begins for the death of recovery operator 

    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 Robert Garvock.

    22 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  4. Former banker jailed for stealing thousands of pounds from business clients

    A banker who stole almost a quarter of a million pounds from business clients has been sentenced.

    22 Apr 2026 Cases
  5. Four men imprisoned for more than 22 years over multi-million-pound payroll fraud.

    Four men who carried out a multi-million-pound VAT payroll fraud to fund their affluent lifestyles have been sentenced to more than 22 years in prison.

    21 Apr 2026 Cases
  6. FAI Determination with precautions published after machine operator’s death

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination for the mandatory Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of George Alan Boyle.

    21 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  7. FAI court process begins for Lowmoss 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 Mark Connor.

    20 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  8. Foster carer and rapist son sentenced over abuse of vulnerable children

    A foster carer subjected vulnerable children to sustained physical abuse while her son sexually assaulted and raped them.

    17 Apr 2026 Cases
  9. FAI court process begins for the death of Angus kennel owner

    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 Adam Watts.  

    17 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  10. FAI court process begins for the death of a Glasgow lorry driver

    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 John Dougall.  

    16 Apr 2026 Death investigations