Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry

John McIntyre

Reference [2026] FAI 7 Published 30 January 2026 Sheriff Sheriff Simone Sweeney Sheriffdom Glasgow and Strathkelvin Date of death 2 August 2022 Location cell B17 (K1) a single occupancy cell at HMP Low Moss

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.