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  1. Lord Advocate addresses Inspectorate report

    The Lord Advocate has accepted a report into how domestic abuse is prosecuted, which has emphasised that the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service must speed up the work it is doing to improve the service it gives to victims.  

    News Published: 17 Apr 2024
  2. Outgoing Crown Agent leaves with thanks

    The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has thanked David Harvie for his service as Crown Agent of COPFS as he steps down from the role.

    News Published: 23 Sept 2022
  3. Woman who embezzled thousands of pounds from two employers sentenced

    Margaret Jacovelli, who embezzled thousands of pounds from an energy utility company and a family firm, given supervision and restriction of liberty orders

    News Published: 06 Jul 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. Hired gunman jailed over failed plot to shoot gangland figure

    James Richards, a hitman who backed out of a plot to murder a high-profile gangland figure at the last minute, has been sentenced.

    News Published: 26 May 2026
  7. Lord Advocate offers personal message of thanks

    Dorothy Bain KC has expressed her deep gratitude to colleagues as Lord Advocate tenure ends.

    News Published: 20 May 2026
  8. FAI process begins for Addiewell prisoner death

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to commence the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Patrick McGrath Kelly.

    News Published: 16 Apr 2026
  9. Airport fined for failures that led to a man’s death

    An airport company has been fined £144,050 for failures that led to the tragic death of a 59-year-old man. 

    News Published: 24 Jul 2025
  10. Newsagent company sentenced after fall that led to severe injury

    A newsagent company has been fined for health and safety failings which left a worker with severe injuries.

    News Published: 17 Jul 2025