Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry
Thomas William Edgar
Reference [2026] FAI 54
Published 20 October 2026
Sheriff Sheriff P Paterson
Sheriffdom Lothian and Borders
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Recommendations
This determination has not yet been classified confidently as either containing or not containing formal recommendations. See the determination PDF for details.
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.