Sudden Deaths and Fatal Accident Inquiries
Scots Law and Practice
Published on 29. April 1993
Book
Hardback
385 pages
978-0-414-01029-1 (ISBN)
Description
The second edition of Sudden Deaths and Fatal Accident Inquiries provides clear and simple explanation of this area of legal practice, explaining how fatal accident inquiries are carried out, and includes discussions of the role of the Procurator Fiscal. The text looks in detail at the key Fatal Accidents Act 1976 and covers all the medical aspects of the legislation with authority. The role in England of the coroner is explored fully. EU developments are covered, as is the Lockerbie inquiry and its significant aftermath. * Packed with useful information for quick, daily reference * Takes you step-by-step through procedures * Clear coverage of all the medical issues
Reviews / Votes
When a practising solicitor finds himself dealing with a sudden and unexplained death, he will wish that the had bought this book. SCOLAG.More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-414-01029-1 (9780414010291)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
05/1986
W.Green
€51.00
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Content
Procurator Fiscal and the investigations of death. Classes of inquiry. Before the inquiry. The inquiry. The inquiry - practical aspects. Matters medical. The coroner. Some interesting inquiries (a resume of the Lockerbie inquiry and its implications). The EU dimension. Final thoughts.