Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry
Robert McPaul
Reference [2026] FAI 12
Published 17 March 2026
Sheriff Sheriff Sheena Fraser
Sheriffdom North Strathclyde
Date of death 30 March 2018
Location Sir Gabriel Wood’s Mariners’ Home, 67 Newark Street, Greenock
Cause of death choking on food, with a potential contributing cause of 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.