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  1. 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
  2. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of care home resident

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Robert McPaul. 

    News Published: 04 Jul 2023
  3. How COPFS will use Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    This document details how COPFS will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support our work in an ethical, responsible, safe and transparent way.

    Document Published: 13 Nov 2025
  4. Rapist has prison sentence increased after Crown appeal

    Rapist has prison sentence increased after Crown appeal

    News Published: 27 Jun 2025
  5. Hit and run driver jailed

    A driver who hit and killed a pedestrian while fleeing police has been jailed.

    News Published: 03 Mar 2022
  6. Equality outcomes progress report 2023 - 2025: Annex B HR data and analysis

    This document is Annex B of the COPFS Equality Outcomes Progress Report 2023 - 2025. It includes data from the COPFS HR and payroll systems as of 31 March 2025.

    Document Published: 30 Apr 2025
  7. Finding out more about why someone died (Easy read)

    An easy read booklet that tells you what will happen if COPFS looks into why someone in your family died.

    Document Published: 12 Oct 2017
  8. Police officer convicted of rape and domestic abuse sentenced

    A police officer who raped two women and carried out a campaign of domestic abuse against a third has been jailed. 

    News Published: 02 Jul 2026
  9. Ice hockey player detained for rape of teenage girl

    A Dundee ice hockey player who raped a teenage girl in his car after picking her up from a sleepover has been jailed.

    News Published: 11 Nov 2024
  10. 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