Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry

Peter Gray

Reference EDI-B1221-22 Published 23 January 2023 Sheriff Sheriff Corke Sheriffdom Lothian and Borders Date of death 2 May 2021 Location the Accident and Emergency Department of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Cause of death (cause or causes of death): Complications of ischaemic and hypertensive heart disease and immersion in water. Section 28 responses identified 0 8-week deadline 20 March 2023

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Recommendations

Recommendations (the sheriff's words)

1. In terms of section 26(4)(a), deck dividers should be used in fishing vessels to keep crew clear of a running back rope. 2. In terms of section 26(4)(d): a) Those who operate fishing vessels should install ladders, overside tyres or other safety measures to ensure there is a means to re-enter the vessel once a person has gone overboard. b) Those who operate fishing vessels and in particular single-handed vessels should carry personal locator beacons on their person when on board their vessel.

Under section 28 of the 2016 Act, each recipient of a recommendation must respond within 8 weeks. The 8-week window is counted from the publication date. See how we track responses.

Section 28 responses

Overall status, as assessed by this site: Response pending

No response has been identified on the case landing page yet. The 8-week window has closed without a published response or non-response notice.

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.

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