Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry

John Pryde

Reference FAL-B386-22 Published 7 February 2023 Sheriff Sheriff Collins Sheriffdom Tayside, Central and Fife Date of death 8 February 2022 Location Ward 20, Intensive Care Unit, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee Cause of death craniocerebral injuries due to blunt force trauma.

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.