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Inquiry to Begin into Death of Edinburgh Prisoner
A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of 57-year-old Stuart Drury, who was a prisoner at HMP Edinburgh, is set to commence. Mr. Drury died on August 3, 2023, while in legal custody.
A Preliminary Hearing is scheduled for November 24, with the formal Fatal Accident Inquiry taking place on December 3 at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is mandated to investigate deaths that occur in custody, and an FAI is required in this case.
The purpose of the inquiry will be to establish the circumstances surrounding Mr. Drury’s death, including the cause and any reasonable precautions that could be taken to mitigate the risk of similar incidents in the future. It is important to note that FAIs are intended to ascertain facts rather than to assign blame.
Procurator Fiscal Andy Shanks, who oversees fatality investigations for COPFS, stated that the Lord Advocate has determined that Mr. Drury’s death occurred while in legal custody, which necessitates the inquiry. The initial notice has been lodged to initiate the proceedings under the direction of the Sheriff.
