The Latest Breaking News from Crown Office

Sheku Bayoh Inquiry to consider application for recusal of chairman

The Scottish Police Federation, Pc Craig Walker and Nicole Short submitted the application.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Dept. Q episode 6 recap: suspicions rise around the Crown Office

Dept. Q episode 6 recap — Carl is tasked with opening Department Q, a new branch of the police department that will reopen unsolved cases.

WhatToWatch · May 29, 2025

Doctor who hid cameras in air fresheners slammed after being jailed

A DOCTOR who installed hidden cameras in air fresheners in a bathroom has been jailed after being convicted of voyeurism offences ...

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2025

Family welcome prosecution of private prison where inmate died of Covid-19

Calum Inglis, 34, was found dead in his cell at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian on October 24, 2021.

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Who’s watching? The secret powers letting agencies spy on Scots

The Ferret investigated the ­hidden powers of specialist reporting ­agencies as part of our Who Runs Scotland series

The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025

Man jailed for killing father-of-seven in street attack

Derek Pearson, 47, was convicted of culpable homicide after he punched Steven Johnson, 50, in Aberdeen in March 2023.

Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2025

Scottish Tory MP raises police probe into SNP at Prime Minister's Questions

A SCOTTISH Tory MP has raised the police probe into the SNP at Westminster, asking the Prime Minister to step in and change the role of Scotland’s…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025

Crown Office issues contempt of court warning after Peter Murrell court appearance

THE Crown Office has issued a warning after former SNP chief executive appeared in court charged with embezzlement.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 20, 2025

Operation Branchform 'may prevent pro-Yes majority in 2026', John Curtice warns

THE ongoing police probe into the SNP’s finances could prevent a pro-independence majority being returned at the Holyrood elections in 2026,…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 20, 2025

Exploited, recognised as a slavery victim, now facing deportation: one seafarer’s UK ordeal

After years of helping Scottish criminal investigations and despite fearing for his life in India, Vishal Sharma’s asylum claim has been rejected

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2025