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  1. Precognition

    Find out information about 'precognition', the interview with the Procurator Fiscal which happens before a case goes to court.

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  2. Court arrangements for Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 September

    Information for people due to attend Scottish courts during period of mourning following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    News Published: 09 Sept 2022
  3. 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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  4. Actor sentenced for rape and abuse

    Scottish actor Iain Robertson has been sentenced for abusing and assaulting three women.

    News Published: 23 Jul 2026
  5. Aberdeen rapist jailed for attack on woman walking home

    Aberdeen rapist attacked woman walking home from night out

    News Published: 06 Sept 2022
  6. Rapist and child abuser has prison sentence increased after Crown appeal

    A rapist who abused seven victims over the course of 25 years has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 25 Oct 2024
  7. Rapist has prison sentence increased after Crown appeal

    A man found guilty of raping two women and sexually assaulting a third has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 01 Aug 2024
  8. 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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  9. Man who tried to kill woman and children has sentence increased following Crown appeal

    A man who tried to kill a woman and two children has had his sentence increased following an appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 19 Nov 2025
  10. Crown to appeal sentence on man convicted of rape

    Appeal against rape sentence on grounds that it is 'unduly lenient'

    News Published: 28 Apr 2023