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  1. Man jailed after setting fire at Edinburgh flats

    A man who tried to murder a young boy and another man by setting a fire outside their door in a high-rise block of flats has been jailed.

    News Published: 22 May 2024
  2. Aberdeen rapist jailed for attack on woman walking home

    Aberdeen rapist attacked woman walking home from night out

    News Published: 06 Sept 2022
  3. Gunman has prison sentence increased after Crown appeal

    A man found guilty of firearm offences has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 03 Sept 2024
  4. Rapist has prison sentenced increased after Crown appeal

    A man who raped two young women has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 25 Sept 2024
  5. Murderer has minimum prison term increased after Crown appeal

    A murderer has had the punishment part of his life sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 14 Mar 2025
  6. Witness Gateway

    This Witness Gateway is an online service which has been developed to improve the experience of victims and witnesses who are involved in a case.

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  7. Fatal Accident Inquiries process begins for two prisoners who died from covid

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged papers to commence the court process for Fatal Accident Inquiries into the deaths of Edward Simpson and John Ian Reid.  

    News Published: 12 Aug 2025
  8. Careers

    Working for COPFS – details of jobs available now and how to apply, training schemes, and what we can offer.

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  9. Boat hire pair fined for failings that led to a man’s death

    A 64-year-old-man and a 57-year-old woman have been fined a total of £10,000 for health and safety failings which led to a 23-year-old man's death by drowning.

    News Published: 11 Jan 2023
  10. Support and services

    Services for people involved in a criminal case or death investigation, including victim support, claiming expenses, and information for bereaved families.

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