FAI court process begins for man who died in HMP Glenochil
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The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry into the death of 59-year-old Alexander Salmond.
Mr Salmond, an inmate within HMP Glenochil, near Alloa, died on 26 October 2022 after a gradual deterioration in his health.
The inquiry is a mandatory inquiry under Sections 2(1)(a) and 2(4)(a) of the Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016.
A preliminary hearing will be held on 19 August at Dunfermline Sheriff Court. The FAI will be held on 19 September.
Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on fatalities investigations for COPFS, said: “The lord advocate considers that the death of Alexander Salmond, occurred while 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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