FAI practice note

A Sheriffdom of Lothian and Borders practice note makes provision for the holding of a preliminary hearing before a fatal accident inquiry

The Journal, March 2004, page 51

The Sheriff Principal of Lothian and Borders has issued a practice note which makes provision for the holding of a preliminary hearing before a fatal accident inquiry. The practice note applies to any inquiry for the holding of which an application is lodged after 29 February 2004.

The practice note is available online on the sheriff courts page of the Scottish Courts website www.scotcourts.gov.uk.

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