Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry
James Stevenson
Reference [2026] FAI 6
Published 23 January 2026
Sheriff Sheriff David Young KC
Sheriffdom South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway
Date of death 11 October 2021
Location HMP Shotts
Cause of death 1a: Buprenorphine, gabapentin, pregabalin, etizolam and flubromazepam intoxication.
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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.