FAI court process begins for HMP Edinburgh prisoner

FAI court process begins for HMP Edinburgh prisoner

The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of 57-year-old Keith Munro.

Mr Munro, also known as Keith Martin or Keith Jordan, died on 15 November 2022 at the Marie Curie Hospital, Edinburgh.

Mr Munro was in legal custody and in the care of the state at the time of his death.

A preliminary hearing will be held on 6 August 2025 at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. The FAI will be heard on 4 and 5 December 2025 at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks said: “The lord advocate considers that the death of Keith Munro occurred while 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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