News

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Joint FAI for two who died from covid in prison

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to commence the court process for a joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Alexander Drysdale and George Greenshields.

    22 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  4. 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
  5. Court process begins for Park Inn Hotel Fatal Accident Inquiry

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh.

    20 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  6. FAI Determination for Glenochil prisoner death published

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 59-year-old Alexander Salmond.

    14 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  7. FAI Determination published for two men who died from Covid-19

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Gordon Pinkerton and Francis Moore.

    14 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  8. 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.

    10 Jan 2025 Statements
  9. Former Scotland rugby player sentenced for domestic abuse campaign against former partner

    A former Scotland rugby player has been sentenced after subjecting his former partner to a campaign of domestic abuse.

    09 Jan 2025 Cases
  10. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination published following death of a soldier

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 24-year-old Lance Corporal Joe Spencer.

    08 Jan 2025 Death investigations