Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry
Ian Robert John Whellans
Reference EDI-B116-20
Published 2 June 2020
Sheriff Sheriff Christopher Dickson
Sheriffdom Lothian and Borders
Date of death 11 November 2018
Location the burn flowing through the field known as “The Brae” at Leggars Farm, near Hume, Kelso
Cause of death drowning as a consequence of being trapped beneath a quad bike.
Determination PDF ↗ Scottish Courts FAI page ↗ Response tracker Statistics By year
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.