News

  1. Rapist jailed indefinitely for sexual abuse of three women

    A rapist who sexually abused three vulnerable women in the space of just nine months has been jailed indefinitely.

    16 Dec 2025 Cases
  2. Man with serious organised crime links jailed over money laundering plot

    A man linked to serious organised crime has been jailed over a money laundering plot worth almost £12million. 

    16 Dec 2025 Cases
  3. Report published on the prosecution of sexual offences in Scotland

    A  review of how sexual offences are handled by Scotland’s independent prosecution service has been published.    

    15 Dec 2025 COPFS corporate
  4. FAI court process begins for Edinburgh prisoner death

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to commence the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of David James Reid.

    11 Dec 2025 Death investigations
  5. FAI determination with recommendations published following death of care home resident

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the publication of the determination for the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Anne Amos.

    10 Dec 2025 Death investigations
  6. FAI Determination published following Edinburgh prisoner death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the determination in the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of John Barr. 

    10 Dec 2025 Death investigations
  7. Drugs trafficker ordered to repay more than £1million in proceeds of crime ruling

    A man linked to serious organised crime who was jailed for drugs trafficking and money laundering offences has been ordered to repay more than £1 million under Proceeds of Crime laws.

    08 Dec 2025 Cases
  8. Edinburgh prisoner death FAI Determination published

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 24-year-old Connor Morrison.   

    03 Dec 2025 Death investigations
  9. Fornethy House worker found guilty of abusing children sentenced

    A retired Fornethy House teacher who systematically abused vulnerable young children in her care over the course of 15 years has been sentenced.

    03 Dec 2025 Cases
  10. FAI Determination published following the deaths of two Oban men

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the publication of the determination in the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of John White and Martyn Smith.  

    27 Nov 2025 Death investigations