Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry

Gary Williamson

Reference [2021] FAI 34 Published 2 September 2020 Sheriff Marysia W Lewis Sheriffdom Tayside, Central and Fife Date of death 14 June 2018 Location the intensive care unit at Perth Royal Infirmary, Taymount Terrace, Perth Cause of death due to the combined acute and chronic adverse effects from which he suffered as a result of his taking lethal quantities of Buprenorphine and Etizolam.

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.