News

  1. Company sentenced for failings that led to child’s death on River Tay

    A Glasgow-based outdoor activity company has been sentenced for health and safety failings which led to the tragic death of a 12-year-old boy on the River Tay.

    21 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  2. Determination published following death of a hotel director

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Gregor Deakin.  

    18 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  3. FAI court process begins following the death of a 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 Derek Taylor.

    17 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  4. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination for Addiewell prisoner death published

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 79-year-old Gordon Fraser.

    16 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  5. Man who confessed to raping woman during Youtube interview jailed

    A rapist who attacked a sleeping woman before later confessing during a YouTube interview has been jailed.

    15 Oct 2024 Cases
  6. Drugs dealer who provided counter-surveillance tips to criminals jailed

    A convicted drugs trafficker who set himself up as counter-surveillance expert to safeguard gangland criminals from law enforcement agencies has been jailed for two years.

    15 Oct 2024 Cases
  7. Determination published following death of a farmer

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of William McLean. 

    10 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  8. Man who drove car into former partner’s office jailed for attempted murder

    A man who tried to kill his former partner and her mother by driving his vehicle through the window of a funeral directors has been jailed.

    10 Oct 2024 Cases
  9. 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.

    10 Oct 2024 Statements
  10. Man convicted of illegally selling peregrine falcon chicks agrees to repay £27,000

    A man convicted of possessing and selling wild peregrine falcon chicks for large sums of money has agreed to pay back more than £27,000 in a Proceeds of Crime confiscation action.

    10 Oct 2024 Cases