Court process begins for FAI into death of baby girl
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The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry into the death of baby Sophia Smith.
Baby Sophia died at the Royal Hospital for Children at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus, Glasgow on 11 April 2017.
A preliminary hearing is set for 7 May 2024 at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on death investigations for COPFS, said: “The lord advocate considers that the death of Sophia Smith occurred in circumstances giving rise to significant public concern and as such a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry should be held to ensure there can be a full public hearing of the facts of the case.
“The lodging of the first notice enables fai proceedings to commence under the direction of the sheriff.
“Sophia’s family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.”
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