News

  1. Former chief executive who embezzled charity funds is sentenced

    The former chief executive of a leading public heath charity who embezzled £5000 from its funds during the Covid lockdown has been sentenced.

    20 May 2026 Cases
  2. Lord Advocate offers personal message of thanks

    Dorothy Bain KC has expressed her deep gratitude to colleagues as Lord Advocate tenure ends.

    20 May 2026 Statements
  3. Lord Advocate reflects on her five-year tenure as she prepares to step down

    Dorothy Bain KC has commented on her time in one of the Great Offices of State. 

    20 May 2026 Statements
  4. Four men sentenced for football disorder ahead of 2024 Scottish League Cup Final

    Four men have been imprisoned for their part in violent clashes between Old Firm fans ahead of the 2024 Scottish League Cup Final.

    19 May 2026 Cases
  5. Man who murdered wife in Edinburgh jailed for life over domestic homicide

    A man who murdered his wife at her home in Edinburgh has been jailed for life.

    19 May 2026 Cases
  6. Court process begins for an FAI into the deaths of two farmers

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of George Andrew Stephen and Garry George Thomson.

    15 May 2026 Death investigations
  7. FAI recommendations published following Perth prison death

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination for the mandatory Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Reese Fairgrieve.

    15 May 2026 Death investigations
  8. FAI recommendations published following Barlinnie custody death

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination for the mandatory Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of David Sutherland.

    08 May 2026 Death investigations
  9. FAI court process begins for Grampian prisoner death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death Arthur Duncan.

    08 May 2026 Death investigations
  10. FAI court process begins for Shotts prison death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 42-year-old Brian John Gourlay Emans.

    06 May 2026 Death investigations