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  2. 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
  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. Care company fined £450,000 for failings that led to woman’s death

    A care home company has been fined for health and safety failings which led to the death of a vulnerable woman in their care.

    News Published: 27 May 2022
  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. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Sexual Offences Review Report - recommendations and observations

    This document contains the list of 197 recommendations and four observations from the full Sexual Offences Review Report.

    Document Published: 15 Dec 2025