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  1. Rapist jailed for decade-long campaign of violence and abuse

    A violent rapist has been jailed after assaulting and abusing three women and a child over the course of a decade.

    News Published: 19 Jul 2024
  2. Rapist jailed after campaign of violent and controlling abuse

    A rapist who subjected two former partners to a campaign of violent and controlling abuse has been jailed.

    News Published: 11 Jul 2024
  3. Violent rapist who defrauded over £210,000 jailed

    A violent rapist who defrauded former partners out of more than £210,000 has been jailed.

    News Published: 10 Jul 2024
  4. Man pleads guilty to murder of his 84-year-old grandmother

    Minimum of 15 years in jail for murder of Moray grandmother

    News Published: 19 May 2023
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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