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  1. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of a hotel guest

    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 Wallace Hunter.

    News Published: 02 Aug 2023
  2. Children and young people

    Children under 16 years old, and young people aged 16 to 17, get special support if they have to attend court to give evidence.

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  3. Equality Mainstreaming Report 2021 - Annex B HR data and analysis

    This is Annex B to the COPFS Mainstreaming Equality Report 2021 and includes data from the COPFS HR and payroll systems as of 31 December 2020.

    Document Published: 30 Apr 2021
  4. Equality Mainstreaming Report 2023: Annex B HR data and analysis

    This is Annex B to the COPFS Mainstreaming Equality Report 2023 and includes data from the COPFS HR and payroll systems as of 31 March 2023.

    Document Published: 30 Apr 2023
  5. Determination published following death of a hotel director

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of hotel director Gregor Deakin.  

    News Published: 18 Oct 2024
  6. Resources

    Read our guidance publications which include language translations. This section also has a glossary of legal terms and resources for schools.

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  7. Airdrie Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

    Please note that some trials scheduled to take place at Airdrie Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court have been moved to other locations.

    News Published: 18 Jan 2024
  8. Cameron House Hotel Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination

    The Crown Office welcomes the publication of the Sheriff’s determination following the FAI into the tragic deaths of Richard Dyson and Simon Midgley.

    News Published: 11 Jan 2023
  9. Rapist has prison sentence increased to 14 years after Crown appeal

    A rapist found guilty of sexually abusing two young children has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 29 Jan 2025
  10. Serial violent offender jailed in case prosecuted by the Lord Advocate

    An Edinburgh man who subjected four women to a catalogue of sexual offending and violent assaults over 12 years has been given an Order for Lifelong Restriction

    News Published: 25 Jan 2022