Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry
Edward Cairney
Reference [2026] FAI 20
Published 26 April 2026
Sheriff Sheriff Gillian Sharp
Sheriffdom Lothian and Borders
Date of death 15 October 2023
Location his cell at His Majesty’s Prison (‘HMP’) Edinburgh
Cause of death 1a) complications of acute bronchopneumonia; and 2) ischaemic heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus.
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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.