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Fatal accident inquiries (Scotland)

Determinations from fatal accident inquiries held under the 2016 Act, including those where the sheriff made recommendations to prevent future deaths.

927 determinations 247 with recommendations

As with PFD reports in England and Wales, recipients of a recommendation have a statutory duty to respond within 8 weeks (section 28).

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Neil Hand

Published 23 Jun 2026Glasgow and Strathkelvincell 26, Section A, Kelvin Hall 2, HM Prison Low Moss, GlasgowResponse(s) published

David Sutherland

Published 4 May 2026Glasgow and Strathkelvincell 19, A3-19, A Hall, HMP Barlinnie, GlasgowResponse(s) published

Michael Charlton

Published 15 Apr 2026Glasgow and StrathkelvinHMP Barlinnie, 81 Lee Avenue, GlasgowResponse(s) published

Sophia Evangeline Smith

Published 24 Sep 2025HealthGlasgow and Strathkelvinthe neonatal intensive care unit at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow2 recommendationsResponse(s) published

Addressed to (tracker label) NHSGGC; Public Health Scotland

Declan Gallacher; David Berry

Published 31 Jul 2025CustodyGlasgow and StrathkelvinClydebank Police Office; Govan Police Office7 recommendationsResponse(s) published

Addressed to (tracker label) Police Scotland; NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Shea John Ryan

Published 30 Jul 2025OtherGlasgow and Strathkelvinan incomplete manhole (known as “MH 22”)8 recommendationsSome responses published

Addressed to (tracker label) Health and Safety Executive; Glasgow City Council; Scottish local authorities

Freya Murphy

Published 6 May 2025Glasgow and StrathkelvinResponse(s) published

Stephen Masson

Published 20 Mar 2023Glasgow and StrathkelvinHM Prison Barlinnie, GlasgowResponse(s) published

Michael Towell

Published 5 Apr 2019Glasgow and Strathkelvinthe Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, GlasgowResponse(s) published

Stephen Thomson

Published 28 May 2014Glasgow and StrathkelvinResponse pending

Caroline McCall

Published 18 Mar 2014Glasgow and StrathkelvinResponse pending

Alan Irvine

Published 30 Jan 2013Glasgow and StrathkelvinResponse pending

Mary MacAuley

Published 31 Jan 2012Glasgow and StrathkelvinResponse pending

Gordon Ewing

Published 7 Apr 2010Glasgow and StrathkelvinResponse pending

Lin Jin Wu

Published 26 Aug 2004Glasgow and StrathkelvinResponse pending

John Kelly

Published 11 Mar 2004Glasgow and StrathkelvinResponse pending

Sharman Weir

Published 23 Jan 2003Glasgow and StrathkelvinResponse pending

Andrea McQuilter

Published 25 Feb 2002Glasgow and StrathkelvinResponse pending

Norma Haq

Published 23 Apr 1998Glasgow and StrathkelvinResponse pending