FAI court process begins for Barlinnie prisoner death
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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 Richard Stevenson.
The 69-year-old, a prisoner within HMP Barlinnie, died at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary on 16 May 2023.
Mr Stevenson was in legal custody and in the care of the state at the time of his death. A preliminary hearing will be held on 16 November 2026 at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks said: “The lord advocate considers that the death of Richard Stevenson 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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