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  1. Rapist jailed for 11 years for attacks on vulnerable young people

    A rapist who manipulated and exploited vulnerable people he met through online chat sites has been jailed for 11 years.

    News Published: 12 Apr 2023
  2. COPFS policy on UNCRC and prosecutorial decision-making involving children

    This policy sets out how prosecutorial decisions that impact children, directly or indirectly, are made in full compliance with the UNCRC.

    Document Published: 06 May 2026
  3. Case Management in Court Project equality impact assessment

    An assessment of the impact of the Case Management in Court Project based on the general equality duty of the Equality Act (2010).

    Document Published: 01 Oct 2018
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Kirkcaldy man sentenced for sexual assault of a good samaritan

    A Kirkcaldy man has been sentenced for sexually assaulting a woman who had given him shelter in her home.

    News Published: 29 Sept 2025
  7. Police or prosecution recovery of sensitive personal records (Easy read)

    An easy read booklet explaining why the police or prosecutor might need to see all or some of your personal records during a criminal case.

    Document Published: 12 Jan 2021
  8. Defence recovery of sensitive personal records (Easy read)

    An easy read booklet explaining why the defence might need to see all or some of your personal records during a criminal case.

    Document Published: 16 Dec 2020
  9. Man fined for fly tipping

    A 42-year-old Edinburgh man who illegally dumped domestic waste has been fined.

    News Published: 18 Nov 2022
  10. Musselburgh man sentenced for fly-tipping

    A 33-year-old man has been sentenced for illegally disposing of waste in East Lothian.

    News Published: 20 Sept 2022