08 February 2016
'Modernised' Fatal Accident Inquiry law passed by Scottish Parliament
The Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Bill introduces mandatory FAIs for new categories of deaths, and will also allow for discretionary FAIs into the deaths of Scots abroad. Once in force, the bill will also introduce procedural modifications including the power to reopen an FAI if new evidence arises, and more flexibility over where FAIs may be held.
