News
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Court process begins for the FAI into the death of nursing home resident
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 Anne Amos.
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Court process for Carmont derailment FAI begins
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged papers with the Court to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the deaths of Christopher Stuchbury, Donald Dinnie and Brett McCullough.
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Fuselage of Lockerbie plane transferred to US as evidence for trial
A section of the aircraft from the Lockerbie bombing is being transported to the US ahead of a Libyan suspect’s trial in Washington DC.
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COPFS meets with charity ambassador of Australian woman killed by estranged husband
As part of ongoing domestic abuse training, Scottish prosecutors have met with the best friend of an Australian mother who was murdered by her estranged husband.
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Joint FAI for two men 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 Francis Peter McCarthy and John Hay Angus.
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FAI court process begins for man who died in HMP Shotts
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 Darrin Callander.
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Investigative practices in child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children
A review of investigative practices pursued into child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children has been conducted and a summary of its findings are now published.
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FAI court process begins for man who died in HMP Barlinnie
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 Michael Charlton.
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FAI court process begins for man who died in custody
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 71-year-old Michael Taylor.
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FAI Determination for Kilmarnock prisoner death published
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 29-year-old Anthony McCarthy.