Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry
David James Reid
Reference [2026] FAI 28
Published 29 May 2026
Sheriff Sheriff Graeme Watson
Sheriffdom Lothian and Borders
Date of death 23 June 2022
Location ward 207 of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
Cause of death 1) acute on chronic lung disease in a man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and Covid pneumonitis; and 2) ischaemic heart disease.
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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.