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  2. Prosecution statement following sentencing of Peter Murrell

    Prosecution statement following sentencing of Peter Murrell

    News Published: 23 Jun 2026
  3. Revised Prosecution Code published

    The Lord Advocate has introduced a revised Prosecution Code, which sets out the framework used by Scotland’s independent prosecutors when making decisions.

    News Published: 22 Jun 2026
  4. Council worker who embezzled funds earmarked for vulnerable adults and children sentenced

    Council worker Nadine McEleney, who embezzled thousands of pounds in public funds earmarked to support vulnerable adults and children, has been sentenced.

    News Published: 19 Jun 2026
  5. New Lord Advocate pledges independence and focus on the public interest

    New Lord Advocate pledges independence and focus on the public interest

    News Published: 19 Jun 2026
  6. Learning Statement on the death of Harry Johnson

    This statement highlights changes made to Shetland Island Council’s winter road maintenance arrangements.

    News Published: 19 Jun 2026
  7. Man jailed for more than six years over 'county lines' drug operation

    Victor Kihu, who exploited and intimidated vulnerable men and women to allow their homes to be used for a county lines drugs supply network, is jailed.

    News Published: 17 Jun 2026
  8. Rapist jailed after using coercion and violence to control women

    A domestic abuser who systematically targeted young women in a campaign of emotional, physical and sexual abuse has been jailed. 

    News Published: 17 Jun 2026
  9. Trinity High School in Renfrew win COPFS schools public speaking competition

    Trinity High School have been crowned winners of this year’s prestigious Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) schools public speaking competition.

    News Published: 12 Jun 2026
  10. Man who repeatedly strangled women during campaign of abuse jailed

    Andrew McLaughlin, of Banknock, was found guilty of seven charges, including multiple rapes, following a trial at the High Court in Stirling. 

    News Published: 11 Jun 2026