Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry

William Mailer

Reference EDI-B1293-17 Published 31 January 2018 Sheriff Sheriff Robert DM Fife Sheriffdom Lothian and Borders Date of death 22 January 2015 Location the Accident and Emergency Department of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Cause of death 1(a). Ischaemic heart disease 1(b). Coronary artery atheroma 2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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.