James McCafferty died within his cell at HMP Glenochil, Clackmannanshire on 19 November 2022 following a period of deteriorating health.
The inquiry was a mandatory inquiry since the death of Mr McCafferty occurred while he was in legal custody.
DETERMINATION INTO THE DEATH OF JAMES MCCAFFERTY
The purpose of an inquiry is to establish the circumstances of the death and to consider what steps, if any, may be taken to prevent other deaths in similar circumstances.
The Procurator Fiscal, who acts in the public interest in such Inquiry, provided evidence on the facts and circumstances of Mr McCafferty 's death.
Following the publication of the determination, Procurator Fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on fatalities investigations for COPFS said:
“We note and welcome the Sheriff’s determination.
“The Procurator Fiscal ensured that the full facts and circumstances of Mr McCafferty’s death were provided at the mandatory Fatal Accident Inquiry.”