Attending a Fatal Accident Inquiry Following a Death in Custody: What to Expect

Attending a Fatal Accident Inquiry Following a Death in Custody: What to Expect, 24 February, 13:00-14:30 PM

The National Prison and Police Care Networks are delighted to host a webinar on Attending a Fatal Accident Inquiry Following a Death in Custody: What to Expect on Wednesday 24 February 13:00-14:30.

This session will bring together experienced professionals to explore the purpose, process and practical considerations of FAIs in Scotland. Attendees will gain an understanding of why FAIs are held, what to expect when participating in proceedings, and the importance of accurate record keeping and organisational support throughout the process.

The session will cover:

Why FAIs are Held – an overview of the purpose of FAIs and the role of Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), presented by Styliana Papachristoforou, Procurator Depute, Custody Death Unit (CDU), COPFS.
Court Procedure and Providing Evidence – practical guidance on the court process and giving evidence, presented by Dr Jo Brown, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Clinical Director, Orchard Clinic, Royal Edinburgh Hospital
NHS Central Legal Office: Role and Support & the Importance of Record Keeping – understanding the support available to staff and the role of effective documentation, presented by Jennifer Thomson, Legal Adviser to NHS Scotland, Central Legal Office (CLO), Public Services Delivery Scotland

This webinar is suitable for colleagues across NHS Boards, the Scottish Prison Service, Police Scotland and wider partner organisations who wish to better understand the FAI process and their role within it.

This MS Teams webinar will be recorded to make it available for colleagues who are unable to attend.

The recording will be held in the NHS Scotland Microsoft 365 environment, including Stream and SharePoint. The recording will also be hosted on Vimeo for partners out with NHS to access.