FAI court process begins for Perth prison 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 57-year-old Francis Docherty.
He died on 23 January 2022 within HMP Perth.
Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on deaths investigations, said: “The lord advocate considers that the death of Francis Docherty 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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