Fatal Accident Inquiry launched into Glasgow prison death

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 11:02 · Archive

A Fatal Accident Inquiry will examine the death of Marc Boyle, a 30-year-old prisoner at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow who died on May 19, 2024.

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has initiated a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Marc Boyle, a 30-year-old prisoner at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow. Mr Boyle died on May 19, 2024, while housed in the prison's High Dependency Unit. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 19 at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Because Mr Boyle was in legal custody at the time of his death, a Fatal Accident Inquiry is mandatory. Unlike criminal proceedings, Fatal Accident Inquiries are inquisitorial in nature and are used to establish facts rather than apportion blame.

The inquiry will examine the circumstances surrounding his death, including the care and treatment he received within the High Dependency Unit and the emergency response to his death. It will also consider what steps, if any, could have been taken to minimise the risk of future deaths in similar circumstances. Andy Shanks of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said the lodging of the First Notice 'enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the Sheriff'.

Fatal Accident Inquiry launched into Glasgow prison death — Image: Glasgow Times

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Probe launched after 30-year-old dies at infamous Glasgow jailFatal accident inquiry to examine Marc Boyle’s death at HMP Barlinnie on May 19, 2024, including care, treatment and emergency response in Glasgow, Scotland.Glasgow Times · 15 Oct, 10:36
Death of Glasgow Barlinnie prisoner to be probed next monthMarc Boyle died on May 19, 2024, while housed within the High Dependency Unit of the Glasgow prison.Glasgow Live · 15 Oct, 08:54

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