COPFS

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…

Convicted drugs trafficker linked to serious organised crime must repay more than £1million copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…

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

Procurator Fiscal launches first discretionary inquiry into a Covid-19 death   with the lodging of a First Notice into the death of Donald Singer. copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…

COPFS supports today’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It launches the global campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC recently pledged her commitment to victims:tinyurl.com/h9ud9cfe #NoExcuse

Man jailed for £186,000 romance fraud and banned from being company director copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…

The Procurator Fiscal has lodged papers to begin the court process for an FAI into the death of 81-year-old prisoner William MacDowell. copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…

Man caught dealing in drugs and guns jailed for six years copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…

The Procurator Fiscal has lodged papers to begin an FAI into the covid deaths of prisoners Philip Quinn, Richard McCormick and Alexander Morgan. copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…

The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the FAI determination into the death of prisoner Sarah Jane Riley. copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/ne…