Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry

Stuart Gibb

Reference LIV-B215-20 Published 23 November 2021 Sheriff Summary Sheriff Macritchie Sheriffdom Lothian and Borders Date of death 17 July 2017 Location Cell 12, Douglas Alpha Wing, Her Majesty’s Prison Addiewell, 9 Station Road, Addiewell, West Calder Cause of death hanging, Mr Gibb having taken his own life.

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.