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Follow-up review of Fatal Accident Inquiries

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Inspection reports, Follow-up reports

7th August 2019

In 2016 we published our thematic review (link provided below) on FAIs which made 12 recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of deaths investigations and the FAI process. This follow-up review aims to assess and report on the progress that has been made against our recommendations.

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  • Thematic review of Fatal Accident Inquiries

Additional

  • Introduction
  • Key Terms
  • Chapter 1 – Investigation of Deaths By Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS)
  • Chapter 2 – Processes and Procedures
  • Chapter 3 – Case Review
  • Chapter 4 – Criminal Proceedings
  • Chapter 5 – Expert Evidence
  • Chapter 6 – Communication With Nearest Relatives and Interested Parties
  • Chapter 7 – Role of Other Regulatory and Investigative Bodies
  • Chapter 8 – Deaths of Young People In Custody
  • Overview
  • Annex A – COPFS FAI Process Flowchart
  • Annex B – Family Liaison Charter
  • Footnotes

  • Introduction
  • Key Terms
  • Chapter 1 – Investigation of Deaths By Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS)
  • Chapter 2 – Processes and Procedures
  • Chapter 3 – Case Review
  • Chapter 4 – Criminal Proceedings
  • Chapter 5 – Expert Evidence
  • Chapter 6 – Communication With Nearest Relatives and Interested Parties
  • Chapter 7 – Role of Other Regulatory and Investigative Bodies
  • Chapter 8 – Deaths of Young People In Custody
  • Overview
  • Annex A – COPFS FAI Process Flowchart
  • Annex B – Family Liaison Charter
  • Footnotes

Annex A - COPFS FAI Process Flowchart

Annex A is a flowchart showing the process of a Fatal Accident Inquiry by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. It sets out what happens when a death is reported to COPFS and the potential options and outcomes of a death investigation.
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