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  1. FAI court process begins for man who died in custody

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged papers to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Peter Tobin. 

    News Published: 10 Apr 2024
  2. Sexual Offences Review webpage and Terms of Reference launched

    The Sexual Offences Review, led by Susanne Tanner KC, has published its webpage and Terms of Reference.

    News Published: 22 Nov 2022
  3. Publication of Securing Justice: Our Strategic Plan 2020-23 and Business Plan for 2020-21

    COPFS has published Securing Justice: Strategic Plan for 2020-23, along with the COPFS business plan for 2020-21.

    News Published: 07 Aug 2020
  4. Joint FAI for outdoor activities deaths 

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged papers to begin the court process for a joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Ruaridh Stevenson and Kayden Walker. 

    News Published: 01 Aug 2025
  5. Former teacher jailed after sexually abusing three pupils

    A former drama teacher who grossly abused his position of trust by sexually abusing three female pupils has been jailed.

    News Published: 08 Apr 2025
  6. Investigative practices in child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children 

    A review of investigative practices pursued into child deaths and non-accidental injuries in children has been conducted and a summary of its findings are now published.

    News Published: 19 Nov 2024
  7. Joint FAI process begins for two men who died from covid while in custody

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged papers to begin the court process for a joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Gordon Pinkerton and Francis Moore.

    News Published: 29 Oct 2024
  8. Driver who left woman passenger paralysed after high-speed crash is jailed

    Gavin Coull, who caused a woman passenger to suffer life-changing injuries after crashing into a car at high speed, has been imprisoned for three years.

    News Published: 20 Sept 2024
  9. Woman jailed following elaborate stalking campaign

    A woman who used a voice-changing application to sound like a man during a stalking campaign has been jailed for two years and four months.

    News Published: 13 Sept 2024
  10. Woman who embezzled thousands of pounds from dementia suffering mother is jailed

    Hayley Matthews, who embezzled thousands of pounds from her dementia-stricken mother, has been imprisoned for two years and three months.

    News Published: 25 Jul 2024