News
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Prosecution policy on Glasgow drug consumption facility
The Lord Advocate has made a statement of prosecution policy in relation to possession of illegal drugs at a healthcare facility in Glasgow.
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Do not suffer in silence, Lord Advocate urges women
Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has spoken out against the crime of coercive control within domestic relationships and encouraged victims not to suffer in silence this festive period.
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Lord Advocate message on anniversary of Pan Am 103 bombing
A statement from Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC as the 36th anniversary of the bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie is commemorated.
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Fuselage of Lockerbie plane transferred to US as evidence for trial
A section of the aircraft from the Lockerbie bombing is being transported to the US ahead of a Libyan suspect’s trial in Washington DC.
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COPFS meets with charity ambassador of Australian woman killed by estranged husband
As part of ongoing domestic abuse training, Scottish prosecutors have met with the best friend of an Australian mother who was murdered by her estranged husband.
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Investigative practices in child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children
A review of investigative practices pursued into child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children has been conducted and a summary of its findings are now published.
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Statement on Lord Advocate references to the Court of Appeal
Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has acknowledged the outcome of references she made to the Court of Appeal seeking a further change in the rules of evidence in rape and other sexual offences.
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Lord Advocate statement: Prosecution guidance on public safety and prison population
The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC made this statement to the Scottish Parliament regarding prosecution guidance on public safety and prison population.
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Domestic Abuse and Stalking charges in Scotland, 2023-24
A report on Domestic Abuse and Stalking charges in Scotland 2023-24 was published.
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Solicitor General for Scotland is committed to tackling coercive and controlling behaviour
The Solicitor General for Scotland has vowed to continue tackling the serious and damaging crime of coercive control in domestic abuse cases.