News

  1. 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. 

    15 Jul 2026 Death investigations
  2. 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.

    14 Jul 2026 Death investigations
  3. 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. 

    01 Jul 2026 Death investigations
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. FAI Determination with a precaution published following farmer’s death

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Aberdeenshire farmer Gordon Chalmers.

    05 Jun 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. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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