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A domestic abuser who deliberately started a fire at his former partner's home leaving her and a five-year-old child trapped inside has been jailed. bit.ly/3S02ylN

Procurator Fiscal Faye Cook said: “Aaron Strachan’s actions in abducting his victim before raping her were calculated, predatory, and caused profound harm. “This conviction reflects the gravity of his crimes and the commitment of prosecutors and police to bring him to justice."

Man jailed for stranger rape after abducting girl from Edinburgh bus stop bit.ly/3ToIM3N

The indictment in the case against Peter Murrell was served well in advance of statutory time limits. We are committed to openness - read the full case briefing: bit.ly/4xGpJBC

"Criminal cases require careful, evidence-led preparation and decisions reached through normal legal processes." Prosecution statement following the sentencing of Peter Murrell: bit.ly/44vgxCB

A leading prosecutor has urged young people to consider the real-life consequences of arming themselves with a bladed weapon. youtu.be/DvKvKbnaMoE?si… via @YouTube

As she prepares to step down, Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has offered sincere thanks to all colleagues & spoken of her ongoing confidence in the strength of Scotland’s justice system tinyurl.com/ms8b4r6j

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC says it has been a privilege to serve in one of the great offices of State tinyurl.com/2mwacpka

As Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC prepares to step down she has reflected on a five-year tenure hallmarked by change and progress tinyurl.com/2mwacpka

REMINDER in the case HMA v Alexander Salmond a court order remains in place preventing the publication of the names and identity, and any information likely to disclose the identity, of the complainers. Contempt is punishable by up to two years in prison and/or an unlimited fine.

Information published or posted online about live criminal proceedings must be limited to formal court processes. Commentary, analysis or conclusions about evidence, witnesses or the accused risks prejudicing proceedings and may amount to contempt of court

The Procurator Fiscal Service notes the determination in the FAI into the death of Shotts prisoner James Stevenson. copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…

The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination for the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 26-year-old graduate Kerry Ann Finnigan. copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…

The Procurator Fiscal has lodged papers to begin the court process for an FAI into the death of three-month-old baby Olly-James Sievwright copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…

The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination in the FAI into the deaths of David Fowler, Graham Cox, and Hazel Crombie who died after a fall on the Aonach Eagach ridge, Glencoe. copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…

Aberdeen fan who struck own player with seat thrown from stand jailed and given 10-year match ban copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…

The Procurator Fiscal has lodged papers to begin the court process for an FAI into the death of Cumbrae farmer James Steel. copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…

The Procurator Fiscal has lodged papers to begin the court process for an FAI into the death of Gerard Brown, 65, who died after a fall at home. copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has expressed her deep hope that victims of domestic abuse can see routes to a safer future after new figures showed a 19 percent rise in conviction for offenders. copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…

The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination for the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of care home resident Anne Amos. copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…