FAI court process begins for Shotts prison 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 of 24-year-old Reece Sweeney, who died on 20 June 2023 within HMP Shotts.
Mr Sweeney was in legal custody and in the care of the state at the time of his death.
A preliminary hearing will be held on 10 April 2026 at Hamilton Sheriff Court.
Lorraine Almond said: “The lord advocate considers that the death of Reece Sweeney 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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