Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry
Garry Anderson
Reference [2025] FAI 40
Published 20 September 2025
Sheriff Sheriff George Alexander Way
Sheriffdom Tayside, Central and Fife
Date of death 24 August 2023
Location Ninewells Hospital Dundee
Cause of death (a) blunt force head injuries and (b) an uncontrolled decent from height.
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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.