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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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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