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  1. Court process for the FAI into the deaths of two men in Oban begins

    COPFS has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for an FAI into the deaths of John White and Martyn Smith.

    News Published: 17 Mar 2023
  2. FAI Determination published following the deaths of two Oban men

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination in the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of John White and Martyn Smith.  

    News Published: 27 Nov 2025
  3. Foster carer couple convicted of abusing vulnerable children

    A husband and wife who breached a position of trust to abuse vulnerable foster children in their care have been jailed.

    News Published: 09 Mar 2026
  4. Statement on Lord Advocate references to the Court of Appeal

    Lord Advocate notes the outcome of references made to the Court of Appeal seeking a further change in the rules of evidence in rape and other sexual offences.  

    News Published: 30 Oct 2024
  5. Man jailed for violent sexual offences

    A West Lothian man who abused two women during a campaign of violent and sexual abuse has been imprisoned for seven and a half years.

    News Published: 30 Aug 2024
  6. Controlling domestic abuser jailed after raping three women

    A controlling domestic abuser who raped three women – including two on the same night – has been given an Order for Lifelong Restriction.

    News Published: 03 May 2024
  7. Man committed the rape and sexual assault of children over the internet

    Former firefighter jailed for 12 years for sexual abuse of children in the Philippines

    News Published: 24 Mar 2023
  8. Retained organs statistics: June 2023

    Statement on the number of cases in which organs have been retained by COPFS as of 30 June 2023.

    Document Published: 27 Jul 2023
  9. Retained organs statistics: June 2022

    Statement on the number of cases in which organs have been retained by COPFS as of 30 June 2022.

    Document Published: 04 Jul 2022
  10. Retained organs statistics: June 2021

    Statement on the number of cases in which organs have been retained by COPFS as of 30 June 2021

    Document Published: 30 Jun 2021