News

  1. Four jailed for human trafficking offences in Glasgow

    Four people have been jailed for human trafficking and serious organised crime offences in Glasgow.

    10 Nov 2022 Cases
  2. Former Police Officer sentenced for sexual assault

    A police officer who sexually assaulted a woman he knew has been sentenced to a one year Community Payback order and had his name added to the Sex Offenders Register for one year. 

    10 Nov 2022 Cases
  3. Football scout jailed for drugs trafficking

    Drugs trafficker sentenced to three years and nine months in jail after police seized £450,000 worth of cocaine hidden in secret van compartment.

    09 Nov 2022 Cases
  4. Trio who ran £500,000 cannabis farm receive lengthy prison sentences

    Trio who ran £500,000 cannabis farm from converted factory units receive lengthy prison sentences

    31 Oct 2022 Cases
  5. The Lord Advocate's opening keynote address at Law Society of Scotland Conference 2022

    'Upholding the rule of law: Achieving fairness in the justice system'

    27 Oct 2022 Statements
  6. Domestic Abuser jailed for serious sexual offending behaviour

    A man has been jailed for serious sexual offending behaviour under the recently-introduced Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018.

    21 Oct 2022 Cases
  7. Lord Advocate: Protection of sex crime victims is priority

    The Lord Advocate has welcomed a report into how prosecutors apply provisions which regulate the use of evidence relating to the sexual history or character of complainers in sexual offence trials.

    19 Oct 2022 Statements
  8. COPFS launches consultation to inform new Strategic Plan

    An invitation to have your say about the initial framework for the COPFS Strategic Plan 2023-27.

    18 Oct 2022 COPFS corporate
  9. Glasgow rapist given Order for Lifelong Restriction

    A rapist has been jailed indefinitely for attacks on a pregnant woman and a stranger he met on the street.

    14 Oct 2022 Cases
  10. Domestic Abuser from Kilmarnock jailed for series of attacks on partners

    A serial domestic abuser has been jailed after being found guilty of assaulting four of his ex-partners.

    04 Oct 2022 Cases