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  1. Deceased suspects policy

    This policy explains how prosecutors approach criminal cases where the suspect has died.

    Document Published: 05 Sept 2016
  2. Lord Advocate statement: Prosecution guidance on public safety and prison population

    Lord Advocate statement: Prosecution guidance on public safety and prison population

    News Published: 10 Oct 2024
  3. New process for children accused of sexual offences

    The Lord Advocate has set out new processes for future decisions to use diversion from prosecution or referral to the Children’s Reporter.

    News Published: 28 Apr 2025
  4. FAI court process begins for the death of security guard at motorcycle rally

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for an FAI into the death of Samuel Beaven.

    News Published: 26 Jun 2026
  5. Aberdeenshire rapist jailed indefinitely for campaign of abuse towards women and girls

    A rapist who sexually abused two women and four young girls over the course of 17 years has been jailed indefinitely.

    News Published: 27 May 2026
  6. FAI court process begins for Lowmoss prisoner death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a FAI into the death of Robert Campbell.

    News Published: 04 May 2026
  7. Domestic abuser who caused death of wife sentenced following landmark prosecution

    A domestic abuser whose wife jumped to her death from a road bridge after a prolonged ordeal at his hands has been sentenced.

    News Published: 10 Apr 2026
  8. Glasgow taxi driver who raped vulnerable passenger jailed

    A taxi driver who raped and sexually assaulted a vulnerable female passenger after picking her up from a night out has been jailed.

    News Published: 07 Apr 2026
  9. Court process begins for the FAI into Lochgelly man’s death

    COPFS has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death Andrew Rolland.

    News Published: 30 Mar 2026
  10. FAI court process begins for Kilmarnock prisoner death

    COPFS has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Paul Gorman. 

    News Published: 27 Mar 2026