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Attempting to improve fatal accident inquiries in Scotland

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Published on: 17 February 2016

Published by a LexisNexis Corporate Crime expert

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Original news
What is the background to this, and what are the key changes being introduced by IFASD(S)A 2016?
Why have the changes been introduced?
What are the key changes being introduced by IFASD(S)A 2016?
What impact will the changes have in practice?
Which provisions will have the most impact on corporate crime lawyers practicing in Scotland and why?

Article summary

Corporate Crime analysis: How will changes to fatal accident and sudden death legislation in Scotland improve the public inquiry process? Clare Bone, partner at bto solicitors, hopes that the changes to the system will result in a fairer, more efficient system for fatal accident inquiries.

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