Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry
William Underwood
Reference [2026] FAI 16
Published 7 April 2026
Sheriff Sheriff Peter McCormack
Sheriffdom Lothian and Borders
Date of death 11 October 2023
Location His Majesty’s Prison Edinburgh, 33 Saughton Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3LN
Cause of death complications of prostate cancer, chronic kidney disease, hypertension and ischaemic heart disease; and cerebrovascular 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.