News

  1. 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.

    26 Jun 2026 Death investigations
  2. Man who imported almost £4million worth of top-brand counterfeit goods jailed

    A man who imported almost £4million worth of high-branded counterfeit goods from the Far East and Turkey during a 17-month period has been sentenced.

    24 Jun 2026 Cases
  3. Revised Prosecution Code published

    The Lord Advocate has introduced a revised and updated Prosecution Code, which sets out the framework used by Scotland’s independent prosecutors when making decisions about prosecution.

    22 Jun 2026 COPFS corporate
  4. Learning Statement on the death of Harry Johnson

    This statement highlights changes made to Shetland Island Council’s winter road maintenance arrangements. Its purpose is to share learning openly and help prevent similar deaths in the future.

    19 Jun 2026 Death investigations
  5. Council worker who embezzled funds earmarked for vulnerable adults and children sentenced

    A council worker who embezzled thousands of pounds in public funds earmarked to support vulnerable people has been sentenced.

    19 Jun 2026 Cases
  6. Rapist jailed after using coercion and violence to control women

    A domestic abuser who systematically targeted young women in a campaign of emotional, physical and sexual abuse has been jailed. 

    17 Jun 2026 Cases
  7. Man jailed for more than six years over 'county lines' drug operation

    A man who exploited and intimidated vulnerable men and women to allow their homes to be used for a drugs supply network in Aberdeen has been sentenced.

    17 Jun 2026 Cases
  8. Trinity High School in Renfrew win COPFS schools public speaking competition

    Trinity High School in Renfrew have been crowned winners of this year’s prestigious Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) schools public speaking competition.

    12 Jun 2026 COPFS corporate
  9. Man who repeatedly strangled women during campaign of abuse jailed

    A scaffolder who left two women fearing for lives after repeatedly strangling them during violent attacks has been jailed.

    11 Jun 2026 Cases
  10. Company fined for failures that led to life-changing injuries

    A Larbert-based pallet-repair company has been fined £172,000 for health and safety failings which left a 22-year-old worker with severe injuries, impairment and permanent disfigurement.

    08 Jun 2026 Cases