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  1. Statement from the Lord Advocate on oversight of temporary police powers

    The Lord Advocate has welcomed the formation of an independent group to provide additional oversight of use of temporary police powers during the pandemic

    News Published: 17 Apr 2020
  2. Oil company fined for failing that led to fatal fall

    BP Exploration Operating Company Limited has been fined £650,000 for health and safety failings which led to the tragic death of a contractor.

    News Published: 19 Jul 2023
  3. Transport company fined £850,000 for failings that led to man’s death

    A Leeds based company has been fined £850,000 after an employee sustained fatal injuries while undergoing training. COPFS - Health & Safety Investigation Unit

    News Published: 01 Jun 2022
  4. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of a pedestrian

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged papers to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Carlos Hernan Correa Palacio. 

    News Published: 18 Apr 2024
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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