FAI court process begins for Glenochil prison death
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The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of 71-year-old Joseph Glass.
Mr Glass died on 15 May 2021 at HMP Glenochil. The Crown Office is obliged to investigate deaths in custody and a fatal accident inquiry is mandatory.
A preliminary hearing will be held on 24 April 2025 at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.
Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on deaths investigations for the Crown Office, said: “The lord advocate considers that the death of Joseph Glass occurred whilst he was in legal custody and as such a fatal accident inquiry is mandatory.
“The lodging of the first notice enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the sheriff.”
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