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Thematic review of Fatal Accident Inquiries

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Inspection reports

18th August 2016

The aim of this inspection is to obtain factual data on the causes of delay, to identify recurring themes and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of deaths investigations and the FAI process.

Additional

  • Introduction and Background
  • Key Findings
  • Recommendations
  • Investigation of Deaths by Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS)
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Case Review
  • Criminal Proceedings
  • Expert Evidence
  • Involvement of Nearest Relatives and Interested Parties
  • Role of Other Regulatory and Investigative Bodies
  • Reporting and Regulatory Authorities
  • The Role and Management of FAIs
  • Annex A - COPFS FAI Process Flowchart
  • Annex B - Family Liaison Charter
  • Annex C - Glossary of Terms
  • Footnotes

  • Introduction and Background
  • Key Findings
  • Recommendations
  • Investigation of Deaths by Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS)
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Case Review
  • Criminal Proceedings
  • Expert Evidence
  • Involvement of Nearest Relatives and Interested Parties
  • Role of Other Regulatory and Investigative Bodies
  • Reporting and Regulatory Authorities
  • The Role and Management of FAIs
  • Annex A - COPFS FAI Process Flowchart
  • Annex B - Family Liaison Charter
  • Annex C - Glossary of Terms
  • Footnotes

Annex A - COPFS FAI Process Flowchart

COPFS FAI Process Flowchart

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