Consultation on the draft Fatal Accident Inquiry Rules - this consultation is now closed
The consultation document and associated annexes can be accessed below:
CONSULTATION ON DRAFT FATAL ACCIDENT INQUIRY RULES
ANNEX B - RESPONDENT INFORMATION FORM
ANNEX C - CONSULTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
ANNEX D - DRAFT FATAL ACCIDENT INQUIRY RULES
Overview
This consultation seeks views on draft rules of court for fatal accident inquiries in the sheriff court - this is a new set of inquiry rules to replace existing rules and to implement the Inquiries into Fatal Accident and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016. The draft rules are designed to encourage the expeditious progress of fatal accident inquiries and make the most efficient use of time spent in court. Much greater emphasis is placed on active shrieval inquiry management and the rules provide a broad power to allow sheriffs to tailor the procedure in response to the nature and complexity of the inquiry.
What Happens Next
Following the closing date, all responses will be analysed and considered along with any other available evidence to help the SCJC reach a view on the Fatal Accident Inquiry Rules. It is intended to publish a consultation report on the SCJC website, following the meeting of the SCJC on 20 March 2017.
Consultation Responses
Where the respondent has agreed to a response being made public it can be viewed here.
Consultation Report
The Report on the consultation can be viewed here.