News

  1. Harris Macdonell Fatal Accident Inquiry decision

    A decision has been made to hold a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry following the death of 19 year-old Harris Macdonell on 18 August 2020.

    13 May 2024 Death investigations
  2. Controlling domestic abuser jailed after raping three women

    A controlling domestic abuser who raped three women – including two on the same night – has been given an Order for Lifelong Restriction.

    03 May 2024 Cases
  3. FAI court process begins for the death of machine operator

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Andrew Sinclair.

    24 Apr 2024 Death investigations
  4. Lord Advocate announces changes to Crown counsel team

    The Lord Advocate welcomes a number of new additions to the Principal Crown Counsel team.

    19 Apr 2024 COPFS corporate
  5. Court process begins for the FAI into the death of a pedestrian

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Carlos Hernan Correa Palacio. 

    18 Apr 2024 Death investigations
  6. Aberdeen businessman ordered to pay £65,000 under proceeds of crime legislation

    An Aberdeen businessman jailed for dealing drugs has been ordered to pay £65,000 under proceeds of crime legislation.

    18 Apr 2024 Cases
  7. Man who hid thousands in cash from drug deal profits in relative’s homes jailed for six years

    A man with links to serious organised crime who used the homes of family members to conceal thousands of pounds made from drug deals has been imprisoned for six years.

    18 Apr 2024 Cases
  8. 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.  

    17 Apr 2024 Statements
  9. FAI court process begins for the death of trawler skipper

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Lachlan Robertson.

    17 Apr 2024 Death investigations
  10. Man jailed for dog cruelty and banned from owning animals for ten years

    A man whose dog had to be put down after he abandoned it and left it inside a crate for several days has been imprisoned for six months and banned from owning or looking after animals for ten years.

    16 Apr 2024 Cases