Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry

Bryan Thomson

Reference [2021] FAI 50 Published 17 August 2021 Sheriff Peter Paterson Sheriffdom Lothian and Borders Cause of death traumatic (crush) asphyxia as a result of a farm machinery related incident.

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.