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    Information about our role as Scotland's prosecution service and death investigation authority. Plus, published reports and statistics, and job vacancies.

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    Guidance about Scotland's criminal justice system and attending court as a victim, witness or when you have been accused of a crime.

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  7. Jail for human trafficker who coerced woman into prostitution

    Additional Five-Year Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Order for offender

    News Published: 30 Jan 2026
  8. FAI determination with recommendations published following death of landscape gardener

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination for the mandatory Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Andrew Pirie.

    News Published: 29 Jan 2026
  9. FAI determination with recommendations published following hospital death

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination for the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Kerry Ann Finnigan.

    News Published: 28 Jan 2026
  10. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of a Fraserburgh baby

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Olly-James Sievwright. 

    News Published: 28 Jan 2026