Fatal Accident Inquiries - what they are and how they work

In the third and final episode of our health and safety series, we speak to two people who can help us understand what a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) is and what it is like to be involved in one. Malcolm Gunnyeon, from Brodies specialises in health and safety, and Fiona Meek, Risk and Safety Manager at Village Hotels, who will discuss their different perspectives of being involved in an FAI, how lawyers and clients work together throughout the process and what it is like to give evidence at an FAI.  We discuss the potential impact on corporate and personal reputations,  when a FAI is  required, who decides that one will take place and what the purpose of an FAI is. We also hear about the experience of hearing the final determination. Episodes one and two of this health and safety series outline the considerations and actions an organisation needs to make following a workplace incident or accident, through to the experience of civil and criminal proceedings. You can listen to these episodes now. The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 03/10/23.All information in this episode was correct at the time of recording. The content of Podcasts by Brodies does not constitute legal advice.