News
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FAI court process begins for the death of an electrician
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 George Anderson.
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FAI Determination published after Edinburgh prisoner death
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the determination in the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Stuart Govan.
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Third-party data breach
We are aware of a data security incident involving a third-party supplier used by COPFS.
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FAI into ambulance service response to two Covid-19 deaths
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Margaret Cawkwell and Shivraj Partab Singh.
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FAI court process begins following the death of estate employee
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 Sheena McLure.
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Court process begins for the FAI into the death of a West Dunbartonshire woman
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 Karen Murphy.
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FAI court process begins for the death of a Borders farmer
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 John Kirk.
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Hate crime charges increases to new high
The Lord Advocate, Ruth Charteris KC, has reaffirmed prosecutors’ commitment to tackling hate crime.
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FAI court process begins for the death of security guard at motorcycle rally
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 Samuel Beaven.
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Prosecution statement following sentencing of Peter Murrell
The Lord Advocate has acknowledged the conclusion of proceedings in the case against Peter Murrell and recognised the work of those involved in the investigation and prosecution.