Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) Following a Death in Custody - What to Expect

Building on the success of the National Prison and Police Care Networks’ annual in-person FAI training day, we are pleased to offer this webinar to support healthcare staff attending court as part of a FAI.  This session will bring together experienced professionals to explore the purpose, process and practical considerations of FAIs in Scotland. Attendees will gain an understanding of why FAIs are held, what to expect when participating in proceedings, and the importance of accurate record keeping and organisational support throughout the process.

This webinar is suitable for colleagues across NHS Boards, the Scottish Prison Service, Police Scotland and wider partner organisations who wish to better understand the FAI process and their role within it and will cover:

• Why FAIs are Held – an overview of the purpose of FAIs and the role of Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), presented by Styliana Papachristoforou, Procurator Depute, Custody Death Unit (CDU), COPFS.
• Court Procedure and Providing Evidence – practical guidance on the court process and giving evidence, presented by Dr Jo Brown, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Clinical Director, Orchard Clinic, Royal Edinburgh Hospital
• NHS Central Legal Office: Role and Support & the Importance of Record Keeping – understanding the support available to staff and the role of effective documentation, presented by Jennifer Thomson, Legal Adviser to NHS Scotland, Central Legal Office (CLO), Public Services Delivery Scotland