Procurator Fiscal

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procurator fiscal

(Law) (in Scotland) a legal officer who performs the functions of public prosecutor and coroner. Sometimes shortened to: fiscal

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Translations

pubblica accusa

procurator fiscal

n (Scot Jur) → ˜ Staatsanwalt m, → ˜ Staatsanwältin f

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Procurator Fiscal

[ˈprɒkjʊˌreɪtəˈfɪskəl] n (in Scotland) → procuratore m

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The procurator fiscal said:"The complainer and the accused had been in a relationship for 17 years, but they have now been separated for about five years.

Sheriff warns man after outburst in court

"A 42-year-old woman will be reported to the procurator fiscal under the Dangerous Dogs Act in connection with the incident."

Boy left with serious facial injuries after city dog attack; Police: Animal pounces on 6-year-old

The police said: "A 39-year-old man will be the subject of a report to the procurator fiscal."

Indy march chief in rule breach claim

"An interim report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal for consideration, however the deaths remain being currently treated as unexplained."

Deaths reported to PF

In a letter to MSP John Finnie, the Solicitor General wrote: "Whilst the procurator fiscal was acting in good faith when making the decision to accept a plea to breach of the peace in the above terms, I can advise that this plea should not have been accepted.

'Furious' stalking victim slams court for striking plea bargain with man who 'made her life a misery'; Despite terrorising the local community - mainly women - for 11 years, Philip Hoad was only convicted of a single charge

In 2014-15 the Procurator Fiscal brought 72 health and safety related cases to court, a 49 per cent increase on the previous year's total of 37.

HSE PROSECUTIONS RISE SHARPLY

A statement from the Crown Office in Scotland, said: "The procurator fiscal has received a report relating to incidents involving a 65-year-old man."

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A report has now been submitted to the procurator fiscal who will decide whether to pursue a prosecution.

Mother of three dead children is to face charges

A Lothian and Borders police spokesman said: "There appear to be no suspicious circumstances and a report in relation to the death will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal".

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Now a spokesperson for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has issued a statement which says: "It is not uncommon for the Procurator Fiscal to ask the police to submit a report in relation to a particular incident.

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But a spokeswoman for the Procurator Fiscal's office yesterday said: "Following further information received from Strathclyde Police, the Procurator Fiscal does not consider proceedings are now appropriate."