Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry

Matthew Peter Burden

Reference [2026] FAI 29 Published 16 June 2026 Sheriff Sheriff Christine P McCrossan Sheriffdom Grampian, Highland and Islands Date of death 6 February 2022

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.