Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry
David Nisbet Welch
Reference EDI-B638-23
Published 28 December 2023
Sheriff Sheriff Kelly
Sheriffdom Lothian and Borders
Date of death 14 February 2021
Location cell 26 Glenesk Hall, HMP Edinburgh, 33 Stenhouse Road Edinburgh EH11 3LN
Cause of death 1a. buprenorphine and etizolam toxicity and 2. coronary artery atherosclerosis.
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Recommendations
The sheriff made no recommendations under section 26(1)(b) of the 2016 Act in this determination.
About Fatal Accident Inquiries
Fatal Accident Inquiries are held under the 2016 Act before a sheriff. They are mandatory for deaths in custody and at work. The sheriff may make recommendations under s.26(1)(b); recipients must respond within 8 weeks under s.28. See the methodology page for detail.
Data: scotcourts.gov.uk.