Three-month-old baby Olly-James died in hospital on 22 December 2019 having suffered from peritonitis and being exposed to mephedrone at his home in Sandhaven.
A preliminary hearing is set for 5 March 2026, at Peterhead Sheriff Court.
The purpose of a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) includes determining the cause of death; the circumstances in which the deaths occurred, and to establish what, if any, reasonable precautions could have been taken, and could be implemented in the future, to minimise the risk of future deaths in similar circumstances.
This FAI follows the prosecution and conviction of Amy Beck for ill-treating and exposing Olly-James to controlled drugs.
Unlike criminal proceedings, FAIs are inquisitorial in nature, and are used to establish facts rather than to apportion blame.
This Inquiry will explore the circumstances of Olly-James’ death and the adequacy of the care provided to Amy Beck and Olly–James by NHS Grampian and Aberdeenshire social work department.
Andy Shanks of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Scotland’s death investigation authority, said:
“The Lord Advocate considers that the death of Olly-James Sievwright occurred in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern and as such a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry should be held.
“The lodging of the First Notice enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the Sheriff.
“Olly-James’ family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.”
Further information
For more information on Fatal Accident Inquiries, see the Crown’s guide