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  1. Lord Advocate addresses victims' groups

    The Lord Advocate renewed his commitment to put victims’ voices at the heart of the criminal justice system at an event for European Day for Victims of Crime

    News Published: 21 Feb 2020
  2. Tackling domestic abuse is a priority for prosecutors

    The Lord Advocate has confirmed that domestic abuse cases will continue to be prosecuted vigorously and fairly during the coronavirus pandemic.

    News Published: 01 Apr 2020
  3. Lockerbie: Statement from Lord Advocate

    The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC, has issued this statement following the unsealing of charges in relation to the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103.

    News Published: 21 Dec 2020
  4. Lockerbie Appeal: Statement from the Lord Advocate

    The Lord Advocate has issued a statement following the court's decision in respect of the recent appeal against conviction by Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al-Megrahi.

    News Published: 15 Jan 2021
  5. Cameron House Hotel: Fatal Accident Inquiry decision

    Crown Counsel have decided not to hold a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Richard Dyson and Simon Midgley at Cameron House Hotel.

    News Published: 19 Apr 2021
  6. 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
  7. Company fined after 1.8million litres of contaminated waste water seeped into burn

    Devro, which manufactures collagen casings for use in sausage products, fined £48,000 for discharging a large quantity of industrial effluent into a burn.

    News Published: 24 Mar 2026
  8. FAI court process begins for Barlinnie prisoner death

    FAI court process begins for Barlinnie prisoner death

    News Published: 25 Mar 2026
  9. FAI Determination published following care home resident’s death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the publication of the determination in the discretionary FAI into the death of Robert McPaul. 

    News Published: 25 Mar 2026
  10. Former headteacher convicted of non-recent child abuse at Ovenstone School in Fife

    A former headteacher who assaulted vulnerable children under his care at a school in Fife has been sentenced.

    News Published: 23 Mar 2026