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  1. Domestic abuser has prison sentence increased after Crown appeal

    A man who tried to murder his estranged wife by driving over her twice with his car has had his prison sentence increased following a successful Crown appeal.

    News Published: 01 Jul 2025
  2. Woman who sold jewellery and ornaments made from illegal elephant ivory online fined £1,400

    Joyce Bell, who sold jewellery and ornaments online made from illegally traded ivory, has been fined £1,400 in a landmark Scottish prosecution.

    News Published: 24 Jun 2024
  3. Falkirk man jailed for rape and abuse of children

    A child abuser who targeted young girls during sleepovers at his Falkirk home has been jailed.

    News Published: 11 Jun 2024
  4. COPFS outlines ambitious vision for Scotland’s prosecution service

    Today the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has published a new Strategic Plan outlining the organisation’s vision and goals to 2027.

    News Published: 19 Apr 2023
  5. Man jailed for life for rape and murder of mother-of-two in Aberdeen

    Rhys Bennett jailed for life for rape and murder of mother-of-two in Aberdeen

    News Published: 24 May 2023
  6. Joint FAI court process begins for two Polmont prisoners

    COPFS) has begun the court process for a joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Katie Allan and William Lindsay. 

    News Published: 30 May 2023
  7. Seven men jailed after murder of Greenock father

    Seven men who murdered a father in Greenock after shooting him on the doorstep of his home have been jailed for life.

    News Published: 12 Sept 2025
  8. Rapist has prison sentence increased after Crown appeal

    Rapist has prison sentence increased after Crown appeal

    News Published: 27 Jun 2025
  9. Man who confessed to raping woman during Youtube interview jailed

    A rapist who attacked a sleeping woman before later confessing during a YouTube interview has been jailed.

    News Published: 15 Oct 2024
  10. Victim Information and Advice (VIA) letter feedback form

    If you would like to provide feedback on a VIA letter you have received, you can do so here. We will use this feedback to guide any changes we make.

    Document Published: 31 Oct 2025