Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry
John Alexander Hamilton
Reference [2026] FAI 27
Published 3 June 2026
Sheriff Sheriff Gary A Sutherland
Sheriffdom South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway
Date of death 23 July 2024
Location the Stena Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan
Cause of death i) consistent with neck injury and drowning; ii) cardiac enlargement.
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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.