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STV News
14-07-2025
- STV News
Inquiry to be held into death of prisoner in hospital
An inquiry is to be held into the death of a prisoner in Edinburgh. Keith Munro, also known as Keith Martin or Keith Jordan, died on November 15, 2022, at the Marie Curie Hospital. The 57-year-old was in legal custody and in the care of the state at the time of his death. A Preliminary Hearing will be held on August 6 at Edinburgh Sheriff Court before a Fatal Accident Inquiry is heard on December 4 and 5. The purpose of a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) includes determining the cause of death; the circumstances in which the deaths occurred, and to establish what, if any, reasonable precautions could have been taken, and could be implemented in the future, to minimise the risk of future deaths in similar circumstances. Unlike criminal proceedings, FAIs are inquisitorial in nature and are used to establish facts rather than to apportion blame. Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on fatalities investigations for COPFS, said: 'The Lord Advocate considers that the death of Keith Munro occurred while in legal custody and as such a Fatal Accident Inquiry is mandatory. 'The lodging of the First Notice enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the Sheriff.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Edinburgh Live
10-07-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Death of Edinburgh prisoner in hospital to be investigated as inquiry set for court
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The death of an Edinburgh prisoner is to be investigated as a Fatal Accidental Inquiry (FAI) is set to begin. Keith Munro, also known as Keith Martin or Keith Jordan, died at the Marie Curie Hospital on November 15, 2022. He was in legal custody and in the 'care of the state' at the time. A preliminary hearing will be held on August 6 at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, with the FAI held on December 4 and 5. Procurator Fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on fatalities investigations for COPFS, said: "The Lord Advocate considers that the death of Keith Munro occurred while in legal custody and as such a Fatal Accident Inquiry is mandatory. "The lodging of the First Notice enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the Sheriff." Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox The purpose of an FAI is to determine the cause of death, establish the circumstances in which the death occurred, and to determine if any reasonable precautions could have been taken. An FAI is said to be 'inquisitorial in nature', unlike criminal proceedings, and aims to establish facts.
