INQUIRY UNDER THE FATAL ACCIDENTS AND INQUIRIES (SCOTLAND) ACT 1976 INTO THE SUDDEN DEATH OF JOHN ROSS [2009] ScotSC 179 (08 December 2009)

John Ross died from natural causes related to pre-existing medical conditions while in legal custody, and received an excellent standard of care; no recommendations or findings beyond formal cause of death are warranted.

Citation: [2009] ScotSC 179
Parties: Deceased: John Ross; Custodial Authority: HMP Edinburgh; Medical Provider: NHS (Royal Infirmary Edinburgh)
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 08 December 2009
Procedural Posture: Fatal Accident Inquiry / Determination After Inquiry
Outcome: Formal findings only; no recommendations or further findings made.
Legal Topics: Death in Custody, Medical Treatment in Prison, Standard of Care, Fatal Accident Inquiry

Coronial Law Prison Law Medical Law Death in Custody Medical Treatment in Prison Standard of Care Fatal Accident Inquiry

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Parties

John Ross

Deceased

HMP Edinburgh

Custodial Authority

NHS (Royal Infirmary Edinburgh)

Medical Provider

Procedural Posture

Fatal Accident Inquiry / Determination After Inquiry

Legal Issues

1 Cause of death of John Ross while in legal custody
2 Adequacy of medical care provided to John Ross
3 Compliance with statutory duties under the Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths (Scotland) Act 1976

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Formal findings only; no recommendations or further findings made.