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  1. Rapist has prison sentence increased after Crown appeal

    A man found guilty of raping two women and sexually assaulting a third has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 01 Aug 2024
  2. 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
  3. Scotland’s prosecution service to recruit 140 additional staff

    COPFS have been given additional in-year budget of £3.6million to fund the recruitment up to 140 permanent staff.

    News Published: 27 Aug 2018
  4. Man who tried to kill woman and children has sentence increased following Crown appeal

    A man who tried to kill a woman and two children has had his sentence increased following an appeal by the Crown.

    News Published: 19 Nov 2025
  5. Skipper fined for illegal fishing in protected area

    A 56-year-old fishing boat skipper has been fined £3211.43 after being found guilty of illegal fishing in a marine protected area off Scotland’s northwest coast

    News Published: 28 Apr 2022
  6. Former school workers given total of 28 years in jail for long campaign of abuse

    Two employees of Kerelaw Residential School in Ayrshire convicted of abuse charges for second time

    News Published: 13 Jan 2023
  7. Domestic abuser who started fire at ex-partner's home with child inside jailed

    A domestic abuser who deliberately started a fire at his former partner's home leaving her and a five-year-old child trapped inside has been jailed.

    News Published: 28 Jul 2026
  8. Domestic abuser has prison sentence increased after Crown appeal

    A man who tried to murder his estranged wife by driving over her twice with his car has had his prison sentence increased following a successful Crown appeal.

    News Published: 01 Jul 2025
  9. Ex-nurse jailed for breaching non-harassment order

    A former nurse who stalked and terrified a woman after matching with her on a dating app has been jailed again – this time for breaching a non-harassment order

    News Published: 22 Apr 2025
  10. Man jailed for life for rape and murder of mother-of-two in Aberdeen

    Rhys Bennett jailed for life for rape and murder of mother-of-two in Aberdeen

    News Published: 24 May 2023