FAI court process begins for Glenochil prisoner death
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The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of 81-year-old William MacDowell.
William MacDowell, an inmate within HMP Glenochil, had been receiving palliative care while in custody. As his health deteriorated, he was transferred to Forth Valley Royal Hospital on 7 February 2023, where he died on 15 February 2023.
Mr MacDowell was in legal custody and in the care of the state at the time of his death.
A preliminary hearing will be held on 7 January at Stirling Sheriff Court.
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