Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry
James Grahames
Reference LIV-B276-20
Published 20 August 2021
Sheriff John A MacRitchie
Sheriffdom Lothian and Borders
Location Cell 3, in the Forth Alpha Wing of said prison
Cause of death suspension by a ligature (hanging), Mr Grahames having taken his own life.
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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.