INQUIRY UNDER THE FATAL ACCIDENT AND INQUIRIES (SCOTLAND) ACT 1976 INTO THE SUDDEN DEATH OF CHRISTOPHER MCEWAN [2009] ScotSC 166 (02 November 2009)
The death of Christopher McEwan was due to natural causes (hepatocellular carcinoma, hepatitis C infection, and cirrhosis of the liver) and not due to any defect in the system of working or care provided by the National Health Service or Scottish Prison Service.
- Citation
- [2009] ScotSC 166
- Parties
- Deceased: Christopher Michael McEwan; Care Provider: National Health Service; Care Provider: Scottish Prison Service
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judgment Date
- 02 November 2009
- Procedural Posture
- Fatal Accident Inquiry / Determination
- Outcome
- Formal findings only; no recommendations or criticisms made.
- Legal Topics
- Death in Custody, Fatal Accident Inquiry, Medical Care in Prison
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Parties
Christopher Michael McEwan
Deceased
National Health Service
Care Provider
Scottish Prison Service
Care Provider
Procedural Posture
Fatal Accident Inquiry / Determination
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the death of Christopher McEwan in custody was due to any defect in the system of working or care provided
- 2 Whether any recommendations were required to prevent future deaths in similar circumstances
Ratio Decidendi
The death of Christopher McEwan was due to natural causes (hepatocellular carcinoma, hepatitis C infection, and cirrhosis of the liver) and not due to any defect in the system of working or care provided by the National Health Service or Scottish Prison Service.
Court Disposition
Formal findings only; no recommendations or criticisms made.
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