FAI court process begins for Glenochil prison death

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.”