News

  1. Violent rapist jailed for campaign of abuse across Scotland

    A man who carried out a campaign of violence and control towards women while moving around the country has been jailed for 14 years.

    07 Feb 2025 Cases
  2. Man whose dog attacked deer sentenced in hunting law first

    A man whose dog chased, attacked and injured a deer while the dog was being used to hunt hares has become the first person in Scotland to be convicted and sentenced under new hunting legislation.

    06 Feb 2025 Cases
  3. Aberdeen man sentenced for environmental offences

    A 61-year-old Aberdeen man who illegally kept and burned waste on a site near an Aberdeenshire village has been ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work and placed under 18 months supervision.

    05 Feb 2025 Cases
  4. Domestic abuser jailed after hit and run attempted murder of estranged wife

    A domestic abuser who tried to murder his estranged wife by driving over her body twice has been jailed.

    05 Feb 2025 Cases
  5. Rapist has prison sentence increased to 14 years after Crown appeal

    A rapist found guilty of sexually abusing two young children has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    29 Jan 2025 Cases
  6. Drugs trafficker who advised gangland criminals on police surveillance has sentenced increased after Crown appeal

    A drugs trafficker who acted as a counter-surveillance expert to safeguard gang criminals from law enforcement agencies has had his prison sentence increased after a successful appeal by the Crown.

    28 Jan 2025 Cases
  7. Seven jailed indefinitely for child sexual abuse

    Five men and two women have been jailed indefinitely for serious sexual abuse of children in the Glasgow area.

    27 Jan 2025 Cases
  8. Lord Advocate welcomes review of death in custody investigations

    The Lord Advocate has welcomed a review which will look across the justice system to improve the investigation of deaths in custody.

    23 Jan 2025 Statements
  9. Red weather warning – court and COPFS office closures 24 January

    COPFS offices and courts will close in response to Storm Éowyn on Friday 24 January.

    23 Jan 2025 COPFS corporate
  10. Man who assembled deadly 3D-printed gun in his bedroom is sentenced

    A man who used a 3D printer to assemble a deadly assault gun in his bedroom has been ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work.

    21 Jan 2025 Cases