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  1. Man sentenced for sharing extremist material from banned terror group online

    Fife man sentenced for sharing extremist material from banned terror group online

    News Published: 18 Dec 2023
  2. Former Edinburgh teacher found to have abused young boys  

    Ex Edinburgh Academy teacher found to have targeted pupils between 1966 and 1993.  

    News Published: 11 Aug 2025
  3. Drugs trafficker who advised gangland criminals on police surveillance has sentenced increased after Crown appeal

    Drugs trafficker Ian Sweeney has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 28 Jan 2025
  4. 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
  5. Nuns convicted of non-recent child abuse at Nazareth House children’s home

    Two nuns who violently abused and cruelly mistreated vulnerable young people at a children’s home in Glasgow have been sentenced.

    News Published: 25 Mar 2026
  6. Rapist prosecuted for ‘stealthing’ rape in landmark trial

    A Stirling man has been jailed for rape after he deceived his then-partner into believing he had used a condom while having sex.

    News Published: 18 Dec 2024
  7. After the verdict

    Guides for victims, witnesses, accused and parents explaining what happens at the end of a court case. Includes return of property, bail and appeals.

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  8. Jail for human trafficker who coerced woman into prostitution

    Additional Five-Year Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Order for offender

    News Published: 30 Jan 2026
  9. Domestic Abuser jailed for serious sexual offending behaviour

    Domestic abuser jailed for serious sexual offending behaviour

    News Published: 21 Oct 2022
  10. Lord Advocate’s message as figures show more offenders are convicted for domestic abuse

    Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has expressed her deep hope that victims of domestic abuse can see routes to a safer future.

    News Published: 22 Dec 2025